Security Systems Engineer (Access Control & CCTV)- Riyadh, KSA

DeepSource Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepSource Technologies in Riyadh seeks an experienced engineer to operate and maintain Siemens access control and CCTV systems. You will install, configure, Commission, and test components, troubleshoot hardware and networking issues, and ensure system reliability across site control platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in control/automation or integrated site systems, reading technical drawings, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control, automation, security or integrated site systems.
• Practical experience with Siemens security, access control, CCTV or related systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens access control and CCTV systems.
• Install, configure, commission, and test control and security components.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and integration issues.
• Configure access control systems including controllers and readers, credentials and alarms.
• Monitor CCTV systems, cameras, recording systems, and network equipment.
• Diagnose failures and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate with vendors and site teams while adhering to procedures and HSE requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

System commissioning

Documentation

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering/Control/ Electronics/Automation or related

Tools

Siemens security systems

CCTV systems

VMS platforms

Job description

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

• 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.

• -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.