Lead Electronic Security Engineer

Insight Global; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Electronic Security Engineer to support physical and electronic security systems at multiple data centers. Based in Cedar Rapids, the role offers long-term growth and steady schedule.

Day-to-day tasks include interpreting drawings, installing Lenel CCTV and access control systems, Axis cameras, and DMP intrusion products, while maintaining timelines and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing security systems in large commercial environments.
• Experience leading a team or providing senior level expertise for security installs.
• Experience installing IP/network cameras and integrating them into networks.
• Experience performing head end terminations.
• Experience installing access control devices such as card readers and door sensors.
• Ability to walk 10,000+ steps per day.
• Electronic security experience in a large commercial setting.
• Preferred: AVIXA CTS, Genetec access control, data center experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawing packages to guide system installation.
• Install Lenel CCTV and access control systems, including Axis cameras, and DMP intrusion products.
• Maintain project timelines for device and head-end installations.
• Complete daily reports logging work performed.
• Identify and report discrepancies in drawings or matrices promptly.
• Assist with inventory management and maintain records.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors throughout projects.

Skills

Security system installation

Team leadership

IP/network cameras

Access control devices

Head-end terminations

Physical security in large facilities

Site installation coordination

Tools

Lenel system

Axis cameras

DMP intrusion detection

Genetec access control

Job description

• 2+ years of experience installing security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection) in large commercial environments.
• Experience leading a team or providing senior level expertise for security installs.
• Experience installing IP/network cameras including connecting them to the network and aiming/positioning them.
• Experience doing head end (panel) terminations.
• Experience installing access control devices like card readers, door contacts, request for exit devices.
• Ability to walk 10,000+ steps/day.
• Electronic security experience in a large commercial setting.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• AVIXA CTS experience.
• Genetec access control experience.
• Experience working in a data center.

Job Description:

A glob al technology solutions and systems integration company is looking for an Electronic Security Engineer to support physical and electronic security systems at various data centers. This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and offers great long term growth.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Interpret drawing packages to guide system installation
• Install Lenel CCTV and access control systems, including Axis cameras, and DMP intrusion detection products
• Maintain project timelines, especially for device and head-end installations
• Complete daily reports logging work completed
• Identify and report discrepancies in drawings or matrices promptly.
• Assist with inventory management and maintain records
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM (occasional overtime)