Security Systems Designer

ADRM • Woburn, MA

10d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Security Systems Designer at ADRM, you will help shape sophisticated physical security systems across complex enterprise environments. You will translate security requirements into thoughtful, buildable designs while looking for opportunities to improve how systems are designed, integrated, and deployed. The role calls for strong technical fundamentals, curiosity about emerging technologies and design practices, and the ability to propose more effective solutions.

ADRM is a physical security consulting firm serving clients in Financial Services, Bio-Tech, Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, and Technology & Cloud Infrastructure. Its work is guided by the values of Balance, Curiosity, Integrity, Respect, Team, and Trust.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in physical security system design.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and experience developing detailed security design and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience designing integrated access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments and with established design standards.
• Ability to question assumptions, explore alternatives, and present well-reasoned recommendations.
• Ability to balance creativity and innovation with client requirements, technical standards, constructability, and operational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across a distributed team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to walk long distances during site visits and commissioning activities.

Nice To Haves

• BIM/Revit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, integrated physical security systems within existing enterprise environments.
• Develop comprehensive design documents, including CAD and BIM drawings, countermeasure schedules, cabling and conduit schedules, device typicals, risers, programming schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and approaches, and bring fresh thinking to security design challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve security standards, design methodologies, system performance, and overall effectiveness.
• Develop project construction documents and detailed security scopes of work.
• Participate in site visits and pre-construction assessments to understand existing conditions and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, architects, engineers, security integrators, and ADRM colleagues throughout design and implementation.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide clear, technically sound recommendations based on project requirements and real-world constraints.
• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while maintaining quality and meeting schedules.
• Review security contractor submittals and deliverables for alignment with design intent and project requirements.
• Provide commissioning and punch-list services to verify system installation and performance.
• Develop and maintain as-built documentation based on commissioning findings and contractor reports.
• Stay current on emerging physical security technologies, products, and industry practices, and bring relevant ideas forward.

Benefits

• ADRM covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for team members and their dependents.
• Robust 401(k) plan with a generous company match and profit sharing.
• Opportunity for growth, with promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed