Junior Security Designer - Integrated Security Systems (Data Centers)

Description

The security designer works day to day with architects, engineers and interior designers, which gives more room for collaboration and personal growth than many design firms offer.

You will develop integrated security solutions for a range of clients, using surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, voice communication and integrated collaboration systems used in security and control operation centres. Solutions are built from each client's requirements.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of integrated security systems, strong business and people skills, and experience running the design phases of complex security solutions. You need to work well alone and communicate with confidence, clarity and sensitivity. A drive for design innovation and quality, balanced with efficiency and creativity, is essential.

This role is part of a team of expert consultants providing specific and/or limited security design and consulting for data centres and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and alarm systems that protect the building both inside and out.
• Turn identified risks and threat models into layered security strategies covering perimeter, building, floor, room and rack/cage levels.
• Define security zones, access policies and operational workflows for employees, visitors, contractors, vendors and deliveries.
• Produce CCTV camera views using 3D models and coverage maps.
• Make sure designs comply with codes, standards and regulations.
• Prepare drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities.
• Coordinate closely with architecture, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, ICT and operations teams.
• Help integrate security systems with building automation, energy and power management, audiovisual and other IP-based building technologies.
• Gather and correlate engineering data using established, well-defined procedures.
• Handle detailed and/or routine design or consulting assignments, working to the agreed budget and schedule under supervision.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus 5 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education in security design.
• Strong written and spoken English, essential for working within the team and with stakeholders.
• Experience with or proficiency in software including Revit, AutoCAD, Visio Professional, Bluebeam Extreme (Revu), Microsoft Project, the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others) and other security-specific programs.
• Preferred: 5+ years of design experience with security systems.
• Preferred: PSP, ESS, CPP or RCDD certifications.
• Desirable: working knowledge of the AIA design process.
• Preferred: experience with codes, standards and regulations such as permitting, state and local ordinances, ISO 27001, the NIS2 Directive, and TIA data centre standards such as ANSI/TIA-942, plus other manuals.

Conditions

All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an the company office as a condition of employment.

The company keeps recruitment secure and treats fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and handles all applicant information confidentially under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability cover, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance programme, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Access to training and development programmes covering technical and leadership skills, plus work on local and global projects.
• Part of a global enterprise capabilities team of over 3000 technical professionals across nine countries and remote technical anchors, delivering specialist services on projects of all sizes.
• The company is a global infrastructure firm working in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.