Security Systems Engineer (Access Control & CCTV)

Deepsource Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepsource Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical/Control Engineer to oversee operation monitoring, maintenance, installation, and testing of Siemens security and integrated site systems at our Riyadh projects.

You will troubleshoot, configure, and commission control components, coordinate with vendors and site teams, and ensure HSE-compliant, reliable operation across electrical and CCTV infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in control, automation, and security.
• Experience with Siemens security systems and CCTV.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Experience integrating systems with monitoring platforms.
• Siemens training or certifications advantageous.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Siemens access control and CCTV systems.
• Install, configure, commission and test control system components.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and integration issues.
• Maintain access control system controllers, readers, interfaces and credentials.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CCTV cameras, recording systems and network equipment.
• Diagnose failures and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Perform system configuration, parameterization and programming as required.
• Support integration of security and control systems with central monitoring.
• Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and system architecture.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning and performance verification.
• Maintain records of maintenance, modifications and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors, site teams and other disciplines as needed.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

Siemens Systems

Troubleshooting

Drawings interpretation

Industrial protocols

System commissioning

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control/Electronics/Automation or related

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Operation monitoring troubleshooting and maintenance of Siemens access control and CCTV systems
• Installation configuration commissioning and testing of control and security system components
• Troubleshooting hardware software communication networking and system integration issues
• Configuration and maintenance of access control systems including controllers readers door interfaces credentials alarms and associated equipment
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of CCTV systems cameras recording systems video management platforms and related network equipment
• Diagnosing system failures and implementing corrective and preventive maintenance activities
• Performing system configuration parameterize and programming as required
• Supporting the integration and communication between security systems and other site control management systems
• Reviewing and interpreting electrical control instrumentation network and system architecture drawings
• Conducting system testing commissioning functional checks and performance verification
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities system modifications incidents and troubleshooting activities
• Preparing technical reports and providing recommendations for system improvement and reliability
• Coordinating with vendors subcontractors site teams and other technical disciplines when required
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with applicable company procedures technical standards and HSE requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in control, automation, security, or integrated site systems.
• Demonstrated practical experience with Siemens security, access control, CCTV, or related control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.
• Good understanding of control panels, controllers, I/O systems, communication networks, and system interfaces.
• Experience with system commissioning, configuration, testing, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and system architecture diagrams.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and Ethernet/IP-based networks would be an advantage.
• Experience in integrating security and control systems with centralized monitoring or management platforms is preferred.
• Siemens-related technical training or certifications would be an advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under site operating conditions.