Physical Security Systems Engineer 2- San Jose, CA

M.C. Dean, Inc. • $99K — $149K *

San Jose, CA 95123In-Person

Technical Services

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Information Technology.
2+ years of relevant experience for Bachelor's or 0+ years for Master's degree preferred.
Strong experience with electronic security systems, including access control and video management systems.
Familiar with hypervisors, Windows Server deployment, and Active Directory administration.
Experience with cybersecurity and data center management, including IaaS and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Consult with clients to assess their needs and recommend solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to showcase product benefits.
Develop customized security solutions tailored to client requirements.
Create detailed proposals outlining solutions, pricing, and implementation.
Maintain client relationships and provide ongoing technical support.
Lead market surveys and evaluations of security technologies.
Generate system concepts and architectural design solutions.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment focused on innovative engineering.
Opportunity to lead within a well-established firm with 75 years in business.
Investment in professional and technical training programs, including tuition reimbursement.
Transparent communication with senior leadership and management.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.

Full Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Engineer 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

This position plays a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise-level physical security and IT systems. The Systems Engineer 2 role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, hands-on system integration experience, and the ability to lead tasks independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:

Consult with clients to identify their specific needs and challenges and match them with suitable product solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to potential clients, showcasing product features and benefits.
Develop customized solutions for clients by tailoring product offerings to meet their specific requirements.
Craft detailed proposals that outline the proposed solution, pricing, and implementation plan.
Maintain ongoing relationships with clients, providing post-sale support, and addressing technical concerns.
Develop and execute market surveys, lab evaluations, proof of concepts, and pilots of various physical security technologies.
Assists with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
Participates in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
Generates alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
Participates in establishing and gaining approval for requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc., that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
Defines the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
Develops system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
Develops scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs.
Reviews and/or approves system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
Conducts quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, etc.
Establishes and follows a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces
Prepares time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
Establishes a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, considers impacts prior to commitment to change, gains stakeholder buy-in, eliminates ambiguity, ensures traceability to source requirements, and tracks and settles open actions
Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan

Qualifications

Ability to travel up to 10%

Education/Experience:

Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline or Information Technology degree.
- Master's Degree and 0+ Years of experience preferred or
- Bachelor's Degree and 2+ Years of experience required

Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
- Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard.
- Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec.
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave.
- Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3.
- Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere.
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
- Microsoft Windows Server Features such as: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS
- Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy.
- Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus.
- Hyperconverged storage fundamentals.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
- Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software.
- Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.

Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment.
- Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc.
- Vendor certifications for any of the previously mentioned platforms and services.

What we offer:

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $99,680.00 - USD $149,520.00 /Yr.

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