Security Systems Engineer / Design

We are seeking a

Security Systems Application Engineer

to join our federal team based out of our

Huntsville, AL

office. Our Engineers on this team get the unique opportunity to support some of our top government and military sites all over the United States, as well as some overseas. Our Engineers are engaged in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout. These duties may include cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, programming electronic security systems, executing system startup & commissioning, integrating systems, training the customer, and generating project closeout documents such as as-built drawings and manuals.
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At Johnson Controls, we support our nationâs most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $105,000. Negotiable based on experience
Bonus Eligible:

Yes
Benefits:

Eligible for

benefits

on first day of employment
Vacation:

3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 10 standard holidays, and 3 floating holidays per calendar year
Travel Required : Around 25%
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As a

Security Systems Engineer , you will:

Perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Federal Security Projects
Designs, estimates, and configures technically functional security systems, including enterprise security head end systems. Creates drawing packages (technical data packages), sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical requirements
Coordinates and creates of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation
Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation
Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software
Selects controllers, end devices, and other materials to meet project specification, and minimize the total cost of installation to ensure that the project cost comes in below estimate for assigned projects
Ensures maximum reuse of proven designs and programs
Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues
Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control solution
Participates in customer meetings with project team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction
Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety
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Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with commercial and/or industrial Electronic Security Systems (access controls, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/camera systems, etc), preferably with programming, configurations, and integrations. 5+ years experience preferred
Proficiency and experience working with pre-sales engineering support (cost estimating, sales support, performing pre-design site surveys, designing control system, shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, design packages and submittals, etc)
Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools
Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
Ability to travel up to 25%
Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances for projects being supported (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks). Active Department of Defense Secret (or higher) clearance preferred
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Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of Security Alarm building automation systems and other building subsystems. Proficiency with Genetech, Milestone, Lenel, and/or Softwarehouse C-cure 9000 strongly preferred
Experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects

Preferred Education:

Bachelorâs Degree in Engineering or an Associate's Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
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Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

Named to

FORTUNEâs âMost Admired Companiesâ List
Corporate Knights Global

100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Identified as a Sustainalytics

Top-Rated ESG Performer

for managing material ESG issues
Received HRH The Prince of Walesâ inaugural

Terra Carta Seal
Ranked 67 on the Drucker Instituteâs list of

best-managed companies in America
Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver

IoT CEO of the Year for 2022
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