On-Prem Physical Security Systems Engineer

Talentify; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and manage physical security and industrial control systems for on-premises environments. You will work across hardware, software, networking, and field equipment while producing thorough documentation and supporting lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, system integration, and FAQs on nuclear-regulations training, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to support engineering projects throughout the complete project lifecycle, from requirements through commissioning and support.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to read and develop schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of system integration concepts and the ability to assemble multiple technologies into a complete, functioning solution.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP addressing and subnetting.
• Understanding of routing principles and their application in secure, on-premises networks.
• Familiarity with firewalls and basic network security concepts.
• Knowledge of VLANs and virtual networking concepts.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently identify priorities.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn new technologies.
• Interest or experience in physical access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, or industrial automation systems.
• Comfort working in regulated and mission-critical environments that require high reliability and strict adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Attend customer meetings and technical reviews to understand needs and translate customer requirements into practical, integrated system solutions.
• Design and integrate hardware, software, networking, and field equipment into complete system architectures for physical security and industrial control systems.
• Create and maintain detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, network layouts, and comprehensive system documentation.
• Author technical proposals, test procedures, user guides, administrator guides, and other project documentation to support system implementation and maintenance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support servers, workstations, networking equipment, cameras, access control devices, and other peripheral equipment.
• Assist with installation oversight, including coordination with field teams, ensuring proper system setup, and verifying that installations meet design specifications.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and issue resolution to ensure reliable operation in regulated and mission-critical environments.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, and lifecycle management activities to maintain and improve system performance over time.
• Work independently while coordinating effectively with customers, vendors, and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in system integration activities involving physical access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and industrial control components.
• Contribute to the assembly and integration of servers, workstations, network switches, cameras, and I/O equipment when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of configurations, changes, and test results to support traceability and compliance requirements.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings, site walkdowns, testing, implementation support, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical basics

Project lifecycle

Hardware basics

Technical writing

Schematic reading

Networking basics

Network security

VLANs

Self-management

Physical security

Programming

RTOS / QNX

Nuclear regs training

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MicroStation

C/C++/Python

QNX

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and manage physical security and industrial control systems for on-premises environments. You will work across hardware, software, networking, and field equipment while producing thorough documentation and supporting lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, system integration, and FAQs on nuclear-regulations training, with travel to customer sites as needed.