15+ years of experience in security consulting, design, and systems integration, particularly on large projects.
University degree or college diploma in a relevant technology or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and IP networking fundamentals.
Experience with Threat and Risk Assessment methodologies and physical security best practices.
Solid understanding of National and Provincial Building Codes and associated standards.
Ability to read and produce technical drawings and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in client presentations.
Current Government of Canada Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
Lead the design of integrated electronic security systems including access control and video surveillance.
Manage security projects from needs analysis to project closeout.
Conduct Threat and Risk Assessments and physical security audits, providing actionable recommendations.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather operational and technical requirements.
Coordinate door hardware with architects and hardware consultants.
Author and review technical documents including specifications and cost estimates.
Collaborate with IT, Telecom, and AV Teams on multidisciplinary designs.
Benefits
Meaningful work on high-profile projects across Canada.
Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team.
Supportive culture focused on team success and inclusivity.
Competitive benefits including maternity leave top-ups and a Health Spending Account.
Retirement/Savings Plan (DPSP) and regular management touch-bases.
Full Job Description
Senior Security Consultant
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type: Full-time, permanent, existing vacancy
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Consultant to lead security consulting and design engagements from first workshop through project closeout.
You'll be the trusted advisor our clients rely on, a technical leader for our Security Team, and a key contributor to growing our security practice.
What you'll do
Lead the design of integrated electronic security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, duress and intercom, and their supporting networks.
Manage security projects across the full lifecycle: needs analysis, concept and schematic design, detailed design, construction documents, tender support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout.
Conduct / Overview Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs), physical security audits, and site surveys, and turn findings into clear, practical recommendations.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to uncover operational, functional, and technical requirements.
Lead door hardware coordination and review, working closely with architects and hardware consultants.
Author and review specifications, reports, drawings, bills of materials, cost estimates, and scopes of work.
Review and coordinate drawings produced in AutoCAD and Revit, and collaborate with our IT, Telecom, and AV Teams on integrated, multidisciplinary designs.
Represent Attain in meetings with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and end users.
Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and bid responses, and support business development for the Security discipline.
Mentor fellow Team members and perform peer reviews of security designs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and manufacturers.
What you bring
15+ years of combined experience in security consulting, design, and systems integration, including leadership on large or complex projects.
University degree or college diploma in a relevant technology or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong working knowledge of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and IP networking fundamentals.
Experience with TRA methodologies and physical security best practices.
Solid knowledge of the National and Provincial Building Codes and associated standards (CSA, ULC, NFPA).
Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings and specifications.
