Security Integration Engineer

IK Systems; Hawesville (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and cert.

Descripción de la vacante

IK Systems is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer to design, configure, and integrate security and low-voltage systems across client environments. You will work with video management, access control, and IT infrastructure, ensuring robust configurations and seamless commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in low-voltage or security deployments, strong IP networking skills, and familiarity with server/VM environments. Travel regionally may be required; a valid license is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Configure and integrate video management, access control, intrusion, intercom, and analytics platforms with underlying server and network infrastructure.
• Implement system configurations, including user and group structures, permissions, alarm rules, recording schedules, event workflows, and reporting within approved design standards.
• Validate engineering designs and submittals, ensuring bills of material, drawings, and configurations align with project scope and performance requirements; identify and elevate discrepancies as needed.
• Collaborate with Field Deployment Engineers to bring devices online, complete system commissioning checklists, and transition projects from installation to full system operation.
• Perform advanced system testing, including end-to-end functional tests, failover and redundancy tests, and performance tuning to ensure stability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues escalated from the field using logs, diagnostics, and vendor tools to drive problems to root cause and permanent resolution.
• Configure and support server and network components related to integrated systems within established design guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and current system documentation, including IP addressing schemes, database information, configuration backups, logical diagrams, and as-built records.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on cutovers, migrations, and go-lives, including occasional after-hours work to minimize customer impact.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to Field Deployment Engineers, Technicians, and customer stakeholders on system operation, workflows, and basic troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

IP Networking

Windows Server

Virtual Machines

Security Platform Integration

System Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or related field

Herramientas

Genetec

Milestone

Lenel

Avigilon

Axis

Bosch

SQL

AutoCAD

Revit

Descripción del empleo

We're Hiring: Systems Integration Engineer

Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Configure and integrate video management, access control, intrusion, intercom, and analytics platforms with underlying server and network infrastructure.
• Implement system configurations, including user and group structures, permissions, alarm rules, recording schedules, event workflows, and reporting within approved design standards.
• Validate engineering designs and submittals, ensuring bills of material, drawings, and configurations align with project scope and performance requirements; identify and elevate discrepancies as needed.
• Collaborate with Field Deployment Engineers to bring devices online, complete system commissioning checklists, and transition projects from installation to full system operation.
• Perform advanced system testing, including end-to-end functional tests, failover and redundancy tests, and performance tuning to ensure stability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues escalated from the field using logs, diagnostics, and vendor tools to drive problems to root cause and permanent resolution.
• Configure and support server and network components related to integrated systems (e.g., Windows Server, virtual machines, basic routing and switching, VLANs, firewall rules) within established design guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and current system documentation, including IP addressing schemes, database information, configuration backups, logical diagrams, and as-built records.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on cutovers, migrations, and go-lives, including occasional after-hours work to minimize customer impact.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to Field Deployment Engineers, Technicians, and customer stakeholders on system operation, workflows, and basic troubleshooting.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of combined experience with low-voltage systems, IT infrastructure, or security system deployment, including at least 3 years focused on configuration, integration, or commissioning.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IP networking concepts (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, basic routing, DHCP/DNS) and switch configuration.
• Experience configuring and supporting Windows-based servers, virtual machines, and storage for security or enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating at least one enterprise security platform (such as video management, access control, or unified security systems).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, riser diagrams, and system schematics, and to troubleshoot issues across device, application, server, and network layers.

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel regionally to customer sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include vendor or platform certifications with major security system manufacturers (for example, Genetec, Milestone, Lenel, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch) and networking or server certifications such as BICSI, NICET, Cisco, CompTIA, or Microsoft. Experience with SQL/database fundamentals, AutoCAD or Revit for reviewing and marking up system drawings, scripting or automation tools to support configuration and deployment, and prior experience mentoring technicians or junior engineers is also beneficial.

Why Join IK Systems?

We offer a stable, growth-oriented environment where engineering and technical excellence are valued.

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Clear technical career progression: Field Deployment Engineer → Systems Integration Engineer → Principal Deployment Engineer
• Opportunity to work with security, networking, and low-voltage technologies across diverse customer environments

About IK Systems

IK Systems delivers integrated security and low-voltage solutions for mission-critical industries. Our expertise includes IP video, cameras, access control, intrusion alarms, perimeter security, WAN/LAN connectivity, and complex networked systems. We design, deploy, and support solutions that protect people, facilities, and critical operations.

Equal Opportunity

IK Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. IKS does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen License Verification, and any other requirements or certifications necessary to complete the essential functions of the job.

Salary

Salary: $110000 - $140000 per year