Security Design Engineer

ADRM; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered

Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Collaborative work environment

Focus on work-life balance

Job summary

ADRM, a leader in physical security consulting, seeks a detail-driven security design professional in the United States. The ideal candidate will develop and manage design documents for access control and surveillance systems while ensuring high-quality results through effective communication and project management skills.

Join a forward-thinking team committed to integrity and customer satisfaction, with strong values and a robust benefits package covering health insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in security system design.
• Demonstrated experience in creating physical security design documents.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Development of design documents for security systems.
• Serve as the Design Manager on projects.
• Manage multiple projects through completion.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure integrated design packages.

Skills

Detail-driven security design

Strong engineering mindset

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

ADRM is a leading physical security consulting firm with a bold vision to be the most trusted security firm in the industry. Our mission is to disrupt the security landscape, drive change, and create a truly safer world. We safeguard organizations' critical assets through data-driven risk management solutions. In addition to traditional security consulting services, we provide unique and customized solutions tailored to individual client needs and risk profiles. Our esteemed clients include industry leaders in the Financial, Bio-Tech, Critical Infrastructure, and Higher Education sectors.

Our core values - Balance, Curiosity, Integrity, Respect, Team, and Trust - are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to embodying these values in every action and interaction. At ADRM, we take pride in our team, who are passionate about their work and the clients we serve. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and support our team members with a comprehensive benefits package.

About You

You’re a detail-driven security design professional with a strong engineering mindset and hands-on experience developing and managing physical security design documents - drawings, specifications, and coordinated deliverables. You balance technical rigor with clear communication, ensuring consistent, high-quality results. You enjoy problem-solving and continuously improving design processes. You work well independently but collaborate seamlessly with cross-disciplinary teams

Above all, you take ownership, deliver with precision, and are motivated by building security systems that protect some of the world’s most mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Development of design documents, drawings, and specifications for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related systems
• Serve as the Design Manager on projects
• Provide input on improvement of ADRM client design standards
• Effectively manage multiple projects of varying size and duration through completion
• Develop project construction documents and security scope of work and manage these documents through the project cycle
• Manage client expectations and Security Integrator deliverables
• Coordinate across disciplines (civil, architectural, electrical, etc.) to ensure all design packages are fully integrated with current security scope - including elements such as fences, gates, door hardware, and conduit pathways
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or better in related field preferred
• Demonstrated, current working knowledge of data center environments, including security system design and coordination across disciplines
• Ability to perform within a fast moving and complex environment
• 4+ required years of experience in security system design
• Demonstrated experience in creating or managing the detailed creation of physical security engineering design documents, drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of relevant laws and codes impacting security design and implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD and Revit application and tools
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed for site or team coordination
• Hard working and dedicated to absolute customer satisfaction
• Ability to maintain professional and positive behavior
• Ability to focus for long periods of time
• Ability to walk long distances during site visits and commissioning
• Able to pass a comprehensive background check and integrity interview

Why ADRM

• Be part of a forward-thinking physical security firm that is reshaping the industry
• Work in a collaborative environment that values balance, respect, and integrity
• ADRM covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for team members and their dependents, ensuring complete support for your well-being and that of your family
• Enjoy a robust 401(k) plan that includes a generous company match and profit sharing
• Team Pride
• Because at ADRM, our people are why we exist

ADRM is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that supports a culture of respect and opportunity for everyone.