Security Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Delivering physical security designs across intricate, large-scale enterprise environments.

• Leading design initiatives from the conceptual phase through construction and commissioning.

• Creating design packages, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistency and quality throughout projects.

• Overseeing the complete life cycle of electronic security systems, which includes assessment, design, project management, construction administration, and commissioning.

• Designing integrated security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion) within complex enterprise settings.

• Generating detailed design documentation, including CAD/BIM drawings, device layouts, riser diagrams, cabling and conduit schedules, countermeasure schedules, programming and configuration requirements, bills of materials, and cost estimates.

• Developing and managing security scopes of work for both construction and retrofit projects.

• Coordinating and reviewing deliverables from Security Contractors to ensure alignment with design intent and standards.

• Managing multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing timelines and resources effectively.

• Assisting with commissioning activities, which include system validation, issue resolution, and punch list management.

• Producing precise as-built documentation based on installation and commissioning results.

• Ensuring the quality, consistency, and scalability of security designs across regional and global deployments.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in design processes and project delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in physical security system design within enterprise environments.

• Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.

• Advanced experience with enterprise platforms such as Lenel OnGuard and CCure 9000.

• Proficiency in design and documentation tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.

• Strong understanding of system architecture, field hardware, and integration principles (e.g., controllers, I/O modules, readers, power, networking).

• Experience in producing complete design packages that include drawings, schedules, specifications, and budgets.

• Ability to interpret and coordinate multidisciplinary construction drawings (architectural, electrical, IT).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to operate in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• High attention to detail and robust organizational skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and project support.

• Physically capable of conducting site walks, surveys, and commissioning activities.

• Ability to meet background vetting requirements, including Garda vetting where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Company contributory pension scheme (4% employer contribution).

• 20 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays.

• Competitive compensation.

• On-the-job development training.

• Excellent work/life balance.