Senior Security Consultant

GHD; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 128,700 - 214,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off starting at 16 days

Wellness reimbursement program

Job summary

GHD seeks a Senior Security Consultant based in Chantilly, VA, focusing on cutting-edge Electronic Security Systems including Access Control and Video Surveillance. You'll collaborate with teams to create solutions from design to execution.

This role offers a hybrid work model and aims to deliver innovative security solutions while managing client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Completed the Software House C‑Cure 9000 Applications Engineer/Consultant training.
• Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies’ project and client experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes and barriers.
• Identify and evaluate complex solutions against business needs.
• Identify and implement improvements in existing business practices.

Skills

Ability to work independently in Autodesk Revit

10+ years of relevant recent security consulting experience

Strong project management skills

Expert knowledge of industry leading access control

Highly developed communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BST project management software

Job description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Position

Our Property & Buildings business is looking for a Senior Security Consultant to lead and design cutting‑edge Electronic Security Systems (ESS) including Access Control (ACS), Video Surveillance (VASS/CCTV), Intrusion Detection (IDS), vehicle barrier controls, and 2‑way intercoms.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with architectural and engineering teams to develop construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates from conceptual design through construction documents, construction administration, and project closeout. You’ll bring creative, project‑specific solutions to life while managing multi‑discipline projects and engaging with stakeholders across regions. From proposal development to execution, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, innovative security solutions that serve our clients and communities locally and globally.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
• Solutions Analysis: Identify and evaluate complex, expertise‑led solutions against a range of criteria to find the ones that best meet business needs.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization’s change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Knowledge Management System: Manage the knowledge management system with guidance from senior colleagues. May involve responsibility for the development or operation of the system.
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost‑benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
• Contract Management: Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service‑level agreements. Will also plan, coordinate, and supervise activities relating to major contracts.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; proven equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work independently in Autodesk Revit required, 5+ years experience a plus.
• Completed the Software House C‑Cure 9000 Applications Engineer/Consultant training.
• 10+ years of relevant recent security consulting experience.
• Experience with ATFP and CPTED.
• Expert knowledge of industry leading access control, camera, NVR, video analytics, network, PLC, and intercom systems.
• Strong project management skills, managing discipline specific and multi‑disciplinary projects on time and within budget, while exceeding client expectations.
• Working knowledge of state and national building and energy codes and standards a plus.
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, including client facing engagement, working well within team structures, and a proven ability to develop, mentor and collaborate with technical teammates.
• Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies’ project and client experience a plus.
• Understanding of project management software tools; BST experience a plus.
• Limited travel outside of the Washington D.C. area is anticipated, but may be deemed necessary by project.

Benefits

• 401(k) – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay – Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit – Regular full‑term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to a maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.

Salary Range: $128,700 - $214,500 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26575
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 05/28/2026, 01:32 PM
• Locations 14501 George Carter Way Suite 102, Chantilly, VA, 20151, US; 10 G Street NE Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20002, US; 11570 Crossroads Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21220, US; 16701 Melford Boulevard Suite 221, Bowie, MD, 20715, US