Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Security Systems

ARA • Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an experienced Senior Systems Integration Engineer to implement and technically execute assigned physical security projects involving video surveillance, access control, and alarm technologies. The position uses physical security industry knowledge and hands-on technical expertise to work cross-functionally with Program Managers, Installation Teams, and Principal Subject Matter Experts to refine, validate, and deliver security solutions. The engineer is expected to understand physical security system components and integrations, drive projects, support field teams, and resolve complex technical challenges.

The role oversees projects from initial concepts through development, operation, and retirement; assesses and refines system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and technical documentation; and supports integration, verification, validation, and testing. It also involves developing test plans and procedures, conducting factory acceptance testing, system analysis and troubleshooting, maintaining configuration baselines and engineering documentation, and providing engineering support and recommendations to stakeholders. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain or maintain a Top Secret clearance. The employee must live within commuting distance of Southern Pines, North Carolina. Occasional travel of 3 to 5 days per month is expected, with travel to customer and partner facilities as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain or maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Southern Pines, North Carolina.
• 10 years of experience required.
• Experience engineering, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting physical security systems in commercial, government, or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with access control systems, video management systems, IP cameras, system integrations, APIs, and database management.
• Experience with physical security and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Knowledge of ONVIF, OSDP, RTSP, H.264/H.265, RS-485, and Layer 1–3 networking concepts.
• Experience integrating systems with enterprise networks and third-party platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal programs preferred.
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project life cycles from initial concepts through development, operation, and retirement.
• Apply established best practices, principles, concepts, and management methods to assess and refine system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and technical documentation.
• Develop test plans and procedures and conduct factory acceptance testing.
• Develop and support testing on access control systems, video management systems, IP cameras, system integrations, APIs, and database management.
• Support testing on physical security and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Deliver and support developmental training as required.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and developmental testing.
• Conduct system analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Maintain configuration baselines and engineering documentation.
• Review system designs, network architectures, and interface documentation.
• Interface with government, industry, and external organizations to support engineering and integration efforts.
• Provide technical recommendations and engineering support to stakeholders.
• Travel to customer and partner facilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior