Senior Security Systems Engineer - London, UK

M.C. Dean, Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security systems seeks a Senior Security Systems Engineer 3 to enhance clients' security posture. The role involves designing and deploying cutting-edge security solutions, ensuring robust system integration, and collaborating with clients to meet diverse security needs, underpinned by strong technical expertise and a firm understanding of industry best practices.

Benefits

Professional and technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security systems.
• Hands-on experience with physical security system design.
• Knowledge of operational security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying security solutions.
• Meeting with customers to understand security needs.
• Writing documentation for standards and operations.

Skills

Designing security solutions

Physical security knowledge

Problem resolution

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CCURE

Genetec

Lenel

HID

Job description

Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained—enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio-visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

Here's what your typical project will look like:

As a Senior Security Systems Engineer 3, you will be an expert in designing and deploying security solutions and technology to improve our customers' physical security posture. This position requires in-depth knowledge of how to protect people and facilities by deploying both tried-and-true and cutting-edge technology. You should be able to quickly understand customer needs and translate that into scalable system designs.

Be an expert in one or more physical security technologies: Access Control, Video Management (CCTV), Unified Systems, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Detection, Biometrics, and Device Detection Systems. Develop expertise on vendor software and hardware, establish vendor relationships, collaborate with vendor teams, and provide feedback for product improvement. Understand IT environments and work with network security teams for secure deployment. Collaborate with security engineers and cross-functional teams to deepen understanding of enterprise security.

• Meet with customers to understand security needs, develop requirements, and test plans.
• Research and evaluate technologies against requirements. Become an expert in various technologies and communicate their capabilities and limitations.
• Assess and resolve privacy, network security, and scalability concerns.
• Write high-quality documentation for standards and operations.
• Provide training and support for on-site deployment and administration teams.
• Re-evaluate systems regularly and adapt to new technologies or environmental changes.
• Serve as SME on security engineering needs, system performance, and improvements based on industry best practices.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: No clearance required.

Work Type: Full-time

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of security systems experience.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying physical security systems.
• Application and system administration experience, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and system updates.
• Reliable attendance at customer sites during work hours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Networking experience and/or certifications.

Highly qualified candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of security manufacturers like CCURE, Genetec, Lenel, HID, Axis, FLIR, AMAG, Hirsch, MDI, Bosch, Geutebruck, and others.
• Knowledge of operating systems used in security systems (CCURE, Lenel, Genetec).
• Understanding of physical security design, procedures, and operations.
• Programming/scripting skills (PowerShell, Python), systems integration, database design.
• Knowledge of network protocols and certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Brocade). Experience with deploying IoT devices securely is a plus.
• Understanding of IT systems, OS, and server infrastructure (Microsoft, VMWare, Unix certifications).

What we offer

• A collaborative team committed to engineering excellence and innovation.
• Leadership opportunities supported by a 75-year industry presence.
• Professional and technical training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement.
• Open communication with leadership and management.

All information is indicative of the general nature of work. It is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Abilities

• Extended computer screen exposure.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Reaching and manipulating objects.
• Listening, understanding, and speaking clearly.
• Reading comprehension.
• Applying rules to solve problems.
• Understanding speech.