Traveling Security Field Engineer - Electronic / Integrated Security (Job ID: 1596)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

10 standard holidays

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer to join their federal team. This role is remote/virtual with extensive travel, primarily serving clients in the United States. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 with additional bonus eligibility.

Key responsibilities include leading project execution, managing technical tasks, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the electronic security industry and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial electronic security industry.
• Technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning, and programming of electronic security systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site project leader to plan and execute electronic security projects.
• Manage hardware design, software programming, and commissioning.
• Communicate project status to management and assist with monthly forecasts.

Skills

Field experience in commercial electronic security

Technical hands-on experience in systems design

Ability to communicate technical material

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Electronics certification from an accredited technical school

Lenel certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000

Lenel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced commercial Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer to join our federal team. This is a remote/virtual role with extensive travel (~75% of the time). Location: Remote/Virtual, based in Huntsville, AL or Washington D.C. Metro preferred.

Compensation: Pay range $85,000 to $105,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience). Bonus: 10% eligible.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks total). Travel: Up to 75% across the United States; all travel expenses paid.

Responsibilities

• Act as on‑site project leader to plan, execute and complete electronic security projects with assigned customers safely and cost‑effectively.
• Perform or delegate tasks necessary to complete assigned projects, including system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop project plans and coordinate required resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective installation and completion.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Complete typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards.
• Manage and complete loading, device verification and commissioning of all system controllers; validate system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors to ensure proper operation. Provide accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Coach, mentor and provide technical assistance to Security Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors and other less experienced team members.
• Ensure work performed complies with state, local and federal legal requirements and that staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
• Assist with selection, ordering, budgeting and delivery scheduling of materials via web‑based tool process.
• Communicate project status to management as required and assist with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Perform site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system, ensuring they have been trained and receiving proper documentation and manuals.
• Adhere to safety standards, local and national security and fire codes, with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial electronic security industry.
• Technical, hands‑on experience with systems design, commissioning, and/or programming of electronic security systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks.
• Experience working with a wide variety of commercial electronic security systems (e.g., Softwarehouse C‑Cure 9000, Lenel, Genetech, Bosch BVMS, etc.).
• Lenel programming experience.
• Lenel & Vindicator systems are preferred.
• Experience managing or leading security‑related projects and associated teams.

Preferred Education

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school.
• Lenel certified.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.