Senior Electronic Security Engineer — Design & Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff benefits

Professional development

Autonomy

Job summary

Red Wolf Security in New Zealand seeks a senior Electronic Security Engineer to design, install, and support advanced security solutions for high‑risk environments. You will lead on design, delivery, and after‑sales support across New Zealand, with travel as required.

This hands‑on role requires strong CCTV, IT networking, and client‑facing skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with BDMs, tender teams, and field crews, plus mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Zealand Government National Security Clearance at Secret level or above.
• Willingness to travel across New Zealand and abroad as required.
• Proven experience delivering electronic security solutions in field environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and networking.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and engineer new security solutions.
• Design and deliver upgrades and system expansions.
• Act as on-site Foreman for larger or more complex projects.
• Installation, programming, and commissioning of electronic security systems.
• Provide technical input and product support to BDMs and tender teams.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare detailed project documentation (cable schedules, config sheets, photos).
• Complete project close-out documentation (as-builts, CAD drawings, asset updates).
• Participate in after-hours on-call roster.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain Health & Safety on projects.

Skills

CCTV systems

IT infrastructure

Networking

Client-facing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network & Infrastructure Systems) or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Red Wolf Security in New Zealand seeks a senior Electronic Security Engineer to design, install, and support advanced security solutions for high‑risk environments. You will lead on design, delivery, and after‑sales support across New Zealand, with travel as required.

This hands‑on role requires strong CCTV, IT networking, and client‑facing skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with BDMs, tender teams, and field crews, plus mentoring junior staff.