Physical Security Systems Designer

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Time off

Travel expenses reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA is seeking a Technology Designer - Physical Security to join our Chicago team. You will plan, design, and document physical security systems for mission critical and complex facilities, working with access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and travel to site surveys as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing or implementing physical security systems.
• Experience with access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.
• Experience developing security design and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary architectural and engineering project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design physical security systems including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Develop security system layouts, device plans, details, riser diagrams, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate security requirements with architectural, electrical, ICT, and other building systems.
• Participate in site surveys, field verification, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Assist with equipment selection and development of basis-of-design and system requirements.
• Support review of product submittals, RFIs, and other construction administration activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Security design

Access control

Video surveillance

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

CMTA is seeking a Technology Designer - Physical Security to join our Chicago team. You will plan, design, and document physical security systems for mission critical and complex facilities, working with access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and travel to site surveys as needed.