Security Integration Engineer

IK Systems•Hawesville, KY

About The Position

IK Systems is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to configure, integrate, and commission enterprise security and low-voltage systems for mission-critical clients. The role bridges field installation and advanced enterprise configuration, ensuring that video management, access control, intrusion, and supporting server and network infrastructure operate reliably before customer handoff. The engineer configures security platforms and supporting infrastructure, validates designs and project documentation, collaborates with Field Deployment Engineers during commissioning, and performs testing and troubleshooting through the device, application, server, and network layers. The role also maintains system records, coordinates cutovers and go-lives with Project Managers, and provides training and knowledge transfer to colleagues and customer stakeholders. Regional travel to customer sites is required as needed, with occasional after-hours work for cutovers, migrations, and go-lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of combined experience with low-voltage systems, IT infrastructure, or security system deployment, including at least 3 years focused on configuration, integration, or commissioning.
Strong working knowledge of IP networking concepts, including TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, basic routing, DHCP/DNS, and switch configuration.
Experience configuring and supporting Windows-based servers, virtual machines, and storage for security or enterprise applications.
Hands-on experience integrating at least one enterprise security platform, such as video management, access control, or unified security systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, riser diagrams, and system schematics, and troubleshoot across device, application, server, and network layers.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally to customer sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Vendor or platform certifications from security system manufacturers such as Genetec, Milestone, Lenel, Avigilon, Axis, or Bosch.
Networking or server certifications such as BICSI, NICET, Cisco, CompTIA, or Microsoft.
Experience with SQL/database fundamentals.
Experience with AutoCAD or Revit for reviewing and marking up system drawings.
Experience with scripting or automation tools to support configuration and deployment.
Prior experience mentoring technicians or junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Configure and integrate video management, access control, intrusion, intercom, and analytics platforms with server and network infrastructure.
Implement system configurations such as user and group structures, permissions, alarm rules, recording schedules, event workflows, and reporting within approved design standards.
Validate engineering designs and submittals, ensuring bills of material, drawings, and configurations align with project scope and performance requirements; identify and escalate discrepancies.
Collaborate with Field Deployment Engineers to bring devices online, complete commissioning checklists, and transition projects from installation to full operation.
Perform end-to-end functional, failover, redundancy, and performance testing to ensure system stability and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex issues escalated from the field using logs, diagnostics, and vendor tools; identify root causes and pursue permanent resolutions.
Configure and support related server and network components, including Windows Server, virtual machines, basic routing and switching, VLANs, and firewall rules, within established design guidelines.
Maintain accurate system documentation, including IP addressing schemes, database information, configuration backups, logical diagrams, and as-built records.
Coordinate with Project Managers on cutovers, migrations, and go-lives, including occasional after-hours work to minimize customer impact.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to Field Deployment Engineers, Technicians, and customer stakeholders on system operation, workflows, and basic troubleshooting.