Security Systems Engineer - Chicago

Cento; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Health and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Cento in Chicago, IL seeks a hands-on Security Systems Engineer to install, maintain and optimize integrated security systems across company sites.

You will serve as the technical expert for access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems, coordinating with IT, facilities and external integrators. Travel to sites and on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise electronic security systems.
• Manufacturer certifications on security platforms (e.g. Lenel, CCURE/Victor, Pro-Watch, Honeywell, Kantech, American Dynamics, Genetec, Milestone or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of IP networking for security devices (VLANs, PoE, IP addressing).
• Methodical fault-finding across integrated security systems.
• Able to work at height using lifts and ladders, and to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record, and willingness to travel to other sites, including overnight, when required.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Comfortable with MS Office and hand/power tools.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders, vendors and end users. Organized and able to manage several priorities on your own.
• Desirable: experience in corporate, data center or other critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, administer and maintain security systems, including access control, CCTV/VMS (analog and IP), intrusion detection, intercom and associated peripherals.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and respond quickly to faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Manage third-party integrators and service providers, including scoping work, overseeing installs and holding them to SLAs.
• Support new projects, office fit-outs and system upgrades from design review to handover.
• Work with IT on network, server and cybersecurity requirements for security devices.
• Support audit and compliance activity (e.g. SOC 2) with accurate documentation, access reviews and reporting.
• Keep accurate records of installation, service activity, assets and system configurations.
• Join an out-of-hours on-call rota when required.
• Follow all health, safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Security systems experience

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lenel

CCURE/Victor

Pro-Watch

Honeywell

Kantech

American Dynamics

Genetec

Milestone

Job description

Security Systems Engineer

Location

Chicago, IL (Chicago-based, covering company sites)

Type

Full-time

Salary

$90,000 - $115,000 + bonus and benefits

The Company

A global leader in cloud-based accounting, financial and business management software, serving millions of customers worldwide. The business has a strong innovation culture built on customer-centric values, with incentive plans tied to employee engagement, customer focus, financial performance and social responsibility.

The Role

A hands-on engineering role within the corporate security function. You'll install, commission, maintain and improve the integrated electronic security systems that protect the company's offices and critical facilities. You'll be the go-to technical expert for access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems, working closely with IT, facilities and third-party integrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, administer and maintain security systems, including access control, CCTV/VMS (analog and IP), intrusion detection, intercom and associated peripherals.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and respond quickly to faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Manage third-party integrators and service providers, including scoping work, overseeing installs and holding them to SLAs.
• Support new projects, office fit-outs and system upgrades from design review to handover.
• Work with IT on network, server and cybersecurity requirements for security devices.
• Support audit and compliance activity (e.g. SOC 2) with accurate documentation, access reviews and reporting.
• Keep accurate records of installation, service activity, assets and system configurations.
• Join an out-of-hours on-call rota when required.
• Follow all health, safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise electronic security systems.
• Manufacturer certifications on one or more platforms (e.g. Lenel, C CURE/Victor, Pro-Watch, Honeywell, Kantech, American Dynamics, Genetec, Milestone or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of IP networking for security devices (VLANs, PoE, IP addressing).
• Methodical fault-finding across integrated security systems.
• Able to work at height using lifts and ladders, and to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record, and willing to travel to other sites, including overnight, when required.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Comfortable with MS Office and hand/power tools.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders, vendors and end users. Organized and able to manage several priorities on your own.
• Desirable: experience in corporate, data center or other critical environments.

Package

• Competitive base salary plus incentive/bonus plan
• Paid holiday and vacation
• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match