Security Design Engineer

Post Date

Mar 21, 2025

Location

Glen Allen,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23060
US
Aug 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

RIC-770207

Pay Rate

$100k - $115k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is searching for a Security Design Engineer to support our client in Richmond VA. This individual's responsibilities include hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. They will collaborate with Project Leads, Clients, and fellow designers/engineers to develop innovative solutions. They will design, estimate, and configure security systems, create technical data packages, integrate security subsystems, and coordinate drawings and equipment schedules. Additionally, they will assist in loading and commissioning controllers, validate system functionality, troubleshoot issues, provide field change information, and keep management informed of job progress.

Additional Responsibilities:

Designs, estimates, and configures technically functional security systems, including enterprise security head end systems
Creates drawing packages (technical data packages), sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical requirements
Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required
Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software
Serves as the Security/Low Voltage systems expert in application engineering

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Required Skills & Experience

3 years of field experience as an electronic technician working with CCTV, enterprise level access control, and low voltage systems
Proficiency with Tier 1 systems like Genetech, Milestone, Avigilon, and/or Softwarehouse C-cure 9000
Demonstrated knowledge of the Integrated / Electronic Security System (ESS) Alarm industry
Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of Security Alarm building and other building subsystems

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working with AutoCAD and Visio
Experience with pre-sales engineering development of Security Alarm building sub-systems projects

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.