Security Solutions Engineer

Kastle Systems International, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team in Falls Church, VA, helping design security solutions across access control, video surveillance, and visitor management. You will respond to security bid specifications and construction drawings, and coordinate with Sales and Project Management to scope and price customized solutions.

You will work with our quote generator tool, coordinate installation with Project Management and Installation teams, and serve as a product-line expert

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• A passion for physical security technology – access control, video/CCTV, fire, and front office management systems
• 3+ years of security systems experience in areas of physical security system administration, installation, design, vendor management, or security project management
• Experience in design of access control, video/CCTV, and front office visitor management systems
• Project Management experience specific to the security industry
• Skills and experience with installing, managing, programming, and troubleshooting: web-based access control systems, video management systems, IP cameras, NVRs, visitor management systems, and physical security system components (i.e. electrified locks, badge readers, intrusion sensors, etc.)
• Experience reading and responding to Security Bid Specifications and Construction drawings.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Practical understanding and comfort working in IP Network environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports new office builds and installation projects by conducting site assessments, designing security systems to mitigate threats + risks and to ensure these installations are completed to Kastle System standards
• Interfaces with Kastle sales and customers to develop solutions and win business
• Product line expert
• Works cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure IT, Operations, and Client Services to ensure the clients expectations are met
• Uses hands-on field experience to ensure that the systems designed, can be effectively installed, and maintained
• Works under the direction of the President of the region.

Skills

Security systems design

Access control

Video/CCTV

Project management

Vendor management

IP network fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Kastle Systems is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team in Falls Church, VA, helping design security solutions across access control, video surveillance, and visitor management. You will respond to security bid specifications and construction drawings, and coordinate with Sales and Project Management to scope and price customized solutions.

You will work with our quote generator tool, coordinate installation with Project Management and Installation teams, and serve as a product-line expert