Electronic Security Engineer

Wittenbach Business Systems; Sparks Corner, Cockeysville, Coatesville, Charlotte (MD, MD, Chester County, NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Identity theft protection

Paid holidays (including birthday)

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life Insurance (employer-paid)

Paid training opportunities

Education Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Bi-weekly auto allowance

Job summary

Wittenbach Business Systems, based in Sparks, MD, seeks an Electronic Security Engineer to design, price, and install advanced security solutions for clients. You will work with sales and installation teams on site surveys, pricing, and technical support for DVRs, access control, and alarm systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or 4–6 years of equivalent experience, plus 3–5 years of project experience in security engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or 4–6 years of equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of business experience with designing and implementing electronic security projects.
• Experience with DVRs, alarm systems, and access control systems.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for surveys and deployments.
• Formal electronic security training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Design Support: Partnering with sales on technical support, site surveys, customer meetings, and pricing electronic security solutions.
• Site Surveying & Drawings: Marking up site drawings during surveys to generate comprehensive security drawings.
• Technical & Programming Support: Supporting installation and service teams with technical guidance, system programming, and commissioning for alarm panels and DVRs.
• Onsite Technical Assistance: Performing onsite assessments and troubleshooting for customers as needed.
• R&D & Continuous Learning: Researching new products, technologies, and trends to enhance offerings.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Site surveys

Pricing electronic security solutions

Customer meetings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

4–6 years of equivalent practical experience

Tools

Verint DVRs

March DVRs

Verex alarm systems

DMP alarm systems

Pacom alarm systems

Honeywell access control

Lenel S2 access control

Job description

Experience a rewarding career with Wittenbach and enjoy a competitive benefits package:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Financial Protection: Identity theft protection and voluntary life insurance


• Time Off: Generous PTO starting up to 120 hours after 30 days of employment, plus paid holidays (including your birthday)


• Employee Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Employee Assistance Fund


• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match


• Flexible Spending: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)


• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability


• Professional Development: Paid training opportunities and Education Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $5,000 for referring new employees


• Transportation: Bi-weekly auto allowance

Description:

Since 1974, Wittenbach has been a leading provider of innovative cash automation and security solutions for financial institutions. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and delivering results has driven our growth. With over 200 highly trained service professionals throughout our service area, we ensure rapid response to our customer’s service needs. The corporate office is in Sparks, Maryland along with regional operations in Hunt Valley, MD, Coatesville, PA and Charlotte, NC. Our Sales and Service footprint spans the Mid-West and East Coast. Recently in November 2026, Wittenbach was acquired by Convergint Technologies and is now a Convergint Company.

Job Summary:

• Electronic Security Engineer works closely with the sales and installation teams to develop, design, price, and install the best and most cost-effective electronic security solutions for customers. A qualified candidate must be located within our customer footprint.

Key responsibilities supporting this purpose include:

• Sales & Design Support: Partnering with sales on technical support, site surveys, customer meetings, presentations, and pricing electronic security solutions.


• Site Surveying & Drawings: Marking up site drawings during surveys so formal security drawings can be generated.


• Technical & Programming Support: Supporting installation and service teams with technical guidance, system programming, and commissioning for alarm panels and DVRs.


• Onsite Technical Assistance: Performing onsite assessments and technical troubleshooting for customers as needed.


• R&D & Continuous Learning: Researching new products, technologies, and emerging industry trends to enhance and maintain existing product offerings.

Requirements

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Solution Development & Pricing: Partnering with sales and installation teams to develop, design, and price cost-effective electronic security solutions for customers, including site surveys and customer presentations.

2. Site Survey Markups: Marking up provided site drawings during the survey process to enable the creation of comprehensive security drawings.

3. Technical & Programming Support: Providing dedicated technical, programming, and commissioning support to installation and service teams for alarm panels and DVRs during system deployments.

4. Onsite Technical Assistance: Delivering onsite technical assessments, troubleshooting, and assistance for customers as needed.

5. Research, Development & Skill Maintenance: Conducting research and development on new products to stay current with rapidly changing market trends and to improve existing product offerings.

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, OR 4 to 6 years of equivalent practical experience.

Formal electronic security training is preferred.

Experience

3 to 5 years of business experience with a demonstrated, successful track record of designing and implementing electronic security projects.

5+ years of hands‑on electronic security field experience.

Specific product experience required across:

DVRs: Verint and March DVRs.

Alarm Systems: Verex, DMP, and Pacom alarm systems.

Access Control: Honeywell and Lenel S2 access control systems.

Preferred Background: Candidates who also have direct experience designing alarm, video, and access control systems utilizing these specified product lines.

Environmental/Physical Demands:

Field & On-Site Travel: Visiting customer sites and facilities to perform surveys, technical assessments, and commissioning support.

Active Working Environments: Engaging directly with installation and service teams on‑site during system deployments, which may include active construction or commercial operational environments.

Office & Collaborative Environments: Partnering with sales and engineering teams in office settings for solution development, pricing, and system design meetings.

The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including:

• Experience: Your level of experience in the relevant field.


• Knowledge and Skills: Your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.


• Ability: Your demonstrated ability to perform the job duties effectively.


• Geographic Location: The location of the position can influence salary rates.

The actual salary offer may vary based on individual qualifications and circumstances.