Security Design Engineer

Erie Insurance

Erie (Erie County)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premier health benefits

Pension

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Erie Insurance in Erie, PA seeks a Security Design Engineer to lead technical security system design across our footprint. You will advise project teams, coordinate assessments, and install and manage security solutions including access, CCTV, and life safety systems.

Minimum educational requirements include a bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering or related field and at least five years in security design, with professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Engineering, Security Management, Project Management, or closely related field.
Five years related experience, including two years in security design and three in security principles.
Industry certifications are highly valued (e.g., APP, PSP, CPP, CSC, NICET, PMP, CSPM).
High school diploma with extensive related experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate threats, goals, and best practices to define design specs and hardware/software needs.
Develop security system designs using REVIT/AutoCAD; prototype and test before deployment.
Maintain knowledge of industry standards; support security initiatives and problem resolution.
Collaborate with teams to install and configure security systems across ERIE facilities.
Conduct risk analyses and document vulnerability points with mitigation strategies.

Skills

Security design

Security systems integration

Risk assessment

Project coordination

REVIT

AutoCAD

Threat analysis

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Engineering, Security Management, Project Management, or closely related field

Associate degree in a technical field

Industry certification (APP, PSP, CPP, CSC (IAPSC), NICET IV, PMP, CSPM, or equivalent)

High school diploma

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

CCTV systems

Network video systems

Access control systems

Job description

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salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

In collaboration with management and senior staff serves as subject matter expert on project teams or team lead for technical security systems and security elements throughout ERIE’s footprint. Advises project teams on security elements and technical security system designs. Assists with coordinating or conducting security assessments, inspections, and audits. Installs, programs, implements, operates, and manages ERIE’s technical security systems, including card access, physical security, network video systems, pedestrian control, proprietary databases, fire alarm, life safety systems for the Home Office and designated field offices. Provides specialized technical analysis of user input, testing, and specifications to inform modifications and new technology implementations. Coordinates with internal and external teams on design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of all related technical security systems.

The position is based out of our Corporate Office in Erie, PA.
The hiring team will consider candidates for a Security Design Engineer or Senior Security Design Engineer position. The level of position offered will be based on depth and breadth of selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluates user input, specified threats, operational goals, and industry best practices to determine design recommendations including specifications, hardware requirements and software.
Uses scans and measurements in conjunction with 2D and 3D modeling (REVIT, AutoCAD) to develop security systems and elements within the virtual world before recommending for use the real world. This includes prototyping of computer-based systems, software coding, and physical hardware.
Develops and maintains strong proficiency and knowledge of industry standards and best practice modeling and diagramming techniques. Conducts related research and communicates relevant industry news and information to the Advanced Technical Systems team. Maintains and applies an in-depth knowledge of ERIE’s technical security systems. Provides direct support to the company and section on all technical security system related initiatives and problem resolutions.
Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices related to all technical security systems. Conducts related research and communicates relevant industry news and information to staff. Proposes and implements best practices and tools supporting these technologies and practices. Develops system integration skills and works closely with the Security Systems Integration Engineer.
Collaborates with other team members and contract resources to install, test, troubleshoot, or replace low voltage electrical equipment, all ERIE’s Technical Security Systems, including card access, physical security, intrusion, CCTV, digital video, recording, fire detection systems, and complex wireless applications.
Routinely represents the Advanced Technical Security Systems section on project teams. Assists with the design and/or configurations of integrated technical security systems.
Participates in and assists senior staff with conducting on-going risk analysis and physical security audits at all ERIE facilities and corporate functional areas to identify points of vulnerability. Documents and evaluates all points of vulnerability and recommends risk avoidance and reduction strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)

Performs both mechanical and electronic service for all technical security system hardware components, including door electronics, detection devices, card readers, cameras, and video recorders in accordance with all manufactures specifications, internal quality controls and productivity standards.
Performs scheduled system wide inspections of all hardware, device components and software. Inspections will include adjusting, cleaning, and calibrating hardware devices to insure proper operation. Creates and maintains test records and formal inspection documentation. Performs complete testing and commissioning of all technical security systems, including intelligent fire detection life/safety systems.
Responds to calls for service, including emergency and customary. Analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs, and restores equipment/systems to full operation and recommends revisions when necessary for effectiveness. Alerts senior staff to equipment/systems requiring further analysis or potential replacements. Monitors problem resolution progress and quality. Ensures completion of required quality tasks, reviews, documentation and compliance with problem management and best practices. Prepares detailed problem management reports and metrics for existing knowledge databases.

The first seven duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be performed.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

Capabilities

Self-Development
Decision Quality
Values Diversity
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Ensures Accountability
Detail Orientation
Information Management Skills
Job-Specific Knowledge
Using Tables And Graphs

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Engineering, Security Management, Project Management, or closely related field, plus five years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or
Associate degree in a technical field, plus seven years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or
Industry certification (APP, PSP, CPP, CSC (IAPSC), NICET IV, PMP, CSPM, or equivalent), plus eight years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or
High school diploma plus nine years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles.
Additional industry certifications may count towards years of related experience.

Additional Experience

24/7 on call as needed, restrict vacations during peak periods, and travel (including overnight stays) are required.
Advanced knowledge required of several of the following and an understanding of their functional relationships in a “protection in depth” design: IP CCTV, Network Distributed Access Control, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Network Incident Command, IP A/V & Communications, Low Voltage Electronics, Network Digital Radio, Security Systems, Pedestrian Control, Server/Client computer systems, security assessments, or related information technology systems.
Experience with security system principles and/or related systems, including detailed knowledge of the design, electronics, programming, and troubleshooting required.
Advanced understanding of digital and analog signaling protocols, network communications, information systems and network architecture required.
Understanding of how to design building systems and physical elements to protect assets. (PSP, CPP, or CSC strongly preferred)
Security project subject matter expert experience.

Physical Requirements