Systems Engineer

Prime Communications Inc; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Secured is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and oversee implementation of physical security systems. You will ensure designs match customer requirements and are executable by field teams, coordinating with commissioning, CAD, project management, and installation teams.

The role requires 3-7 years of security engineering experience, strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and network integration, and Genetec certification.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of technical experience in physical security engineering.
• Strong understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead system design and technical execution with minimal oversight.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Genetec Certification (OTC 002 & STC 002).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must demonstrate our Core Values (Serve; Everyone has a story, collect it; Play chess not checkers; Own it; Growth minded).

Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture based on customer requirements, site conditions, and Prime standards.
• Select appropriate hardware, software, and network configurations; ensure designs are executable.
• Direct commissioning engineers during deployment; ensure installations follow design intent.
• Review documentation and configuration for accuracy; validate deviations and provide guidance.
• Serve as Tier 2 escalation; resolve integration and design-related issues; coordinate fixes across teams.
• Work with project managers, CAD, estimating, and field teams to support successful delivery and reduce rework.

Skills

Physical security engineering

Access control

Video surveillance

System integration

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Genetec Certification OTC 002 & STC 002

Job description

Description

The Systems Engineer designs and oversees implementation of physical security systems. This role ensures solutions are technically correct, aligned with customer requirements, and executable by field teams. The Systems Engineer coordinates technical decisions across commissioning, project management, CAD, and installation teams and serves as the Tier 2 technical escalation point.

Requirements

Major Roles and Responsibilities

System Design

• Develop system architecture based on customer requirements, site conditions, and Prime standards.
• Select appropriate hardware, software, and network configurations; ensure designs are executable.

Implementation Oversight

• Direct commissioning engineers during deployment; ensure installations follow design intent.

Technical Review

• Review documentation and configuration for accuracy; validate deviations and provide guidance.

Escalations

• Serve as Tier 2 escalation; resolve integration and design-related issues; coordinate fixes across teams.

Collaboration

• Work with project managers, CAD, estimating, and field teams to support successful delivery and reduce rework.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-7 years of technical experience in physical security engineering.
• Strong understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead system design and technical execution with minimal oversight.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Genetec Certification (OTC 002 & STC 002).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must demonstrate our Core Values (Serve; Everyone has a story, collect it; Play chess not checkers; Own it; Growth minded).

Additional Notes

• Probationary period of 90 days.
• Individuals with a felony or misdemeanor convictions MAY not be hired.
• Individuals must not have any alcohol or drug-related convictions or suspensions within the past three years.
• Individual must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well as possess good oral & written communication skills.
• Individual must be able to pass a drug and physical screening as well as background requirements.

Prime Secured is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.