Physical Security Engineer
The Cook & Boardman Group
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- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
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About the company
The Cook & Boardman Group
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Configure and integrate physical security systems, oversee project engineering, commissioning and testing, and provide troubleshooting escalation and technical advice to clients.
- Document systems and deliver end-user training.
What you need
- Requires certification in at least three VMS systems and two access control systems, plus an enterprise/advanced-level certification in at least one.
Key skills
VMS systemsaccess control systemsenterprise/advanced-level certificationphysical security systemsnetwork fundamentalsSQL databaseWindows Servervisitor managementvideo intercomLPRanalyticsIP camera technologycontroller hardwaredoor hardwarecredential technologies
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Physical Security Engineer will be responsible for high level configuration and integration of access control and IP/analog surveillance systems. They will also have strong knowledge of all Physical Security systems and will be asked to serve as both an escalation point for installations and troubleshooting and a technical advisor to clients.
Essential Functions
Configuration of physical security and supporting systems at a high level
Programming and commissioning line diagrams and as builts.
Technical oversight of project engineering and configuration tasks
Documentation and end user training
Serve as a subject matter expert
Serve as a technical advisor
Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting
Develop and oversee project commissioning and testing
Participate as a trainer in A3U and other training programs
Perform end-user training
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Hold and retain certification in at least three VMS systems
Hold and retain certification in at least two access control systems
Hold and retain enterprise/advanced-level certification in at least one access control or VMS’s
Have a minimum two years of experience configuring physical security systems
Have served as a Lead Technician – Physical Security (or equal) for a minimum of two years
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Have basic knowledge of network fundamentals, SQL database and Windows Server
Have proficiency in peripheral systems such as visitor management, video intercom, LPR, analytics, gate systems, etc.
Have mastery of IP camera technology, controller hardware, door hardware and credential technologies
Have the ability to communicate at a high level with customer IT staff
Have the ability to work with customer to design system configurations
function as an engineering resource for the project team on typical physical security projects
Participate in project commissioning and testing
Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation
Possess basic system design and quoting abilities to assist sales when needed