Senior Associate - Security Technology

• Design and document up to enterprise class access control systems, alarm monitoring/notification systems, and digital video surveillance systems . IP and network bandwidth/transport requirements for IP video w/ storage and archiving, and familiarity with the major manufacturer and integrator firms.
• Research products and work with manufacturers and vendors to ensure viability of the system designs
• Assess client needs and develop a basis of design and budget.
• Assimilate architectural and engineering drawings
• Create systems drawings and/or markups on supplied backgrounds.
• Provide clear direction and manage the internal project team(s) to produce high quality deliverables within the project milestone dates.
• Monitor and manage profitability of each project from kickoff to completion.
• Management and participation in AOC and A/E project meetings.
• Develop lasting relationships with existing clients and end users. Generate new relationships that will lead to new work (Client Development)
• The ability to directly engage with our Clients for long periods of time with minimal management direction or oversight necessary.
• Evaluate RFPs and develop proposals.
• Assist in marketing and business development processes.
• Mentor more junior team members to help further the security design efforts.

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain complicated systems in a way that a non-technical client can understand and make appropriate decisions.
• The ability to track project deliverables and associated activities while communicating the project requirements to both the internal and external team members.
• The ability to communicate and present to both high level project executives and technical staff, , in writing as well as in virtual/in-person meetings.
• Problem solver with a strong team player mentality that is able to work independently, productively, and with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Review Software(for markups).
• CAD and/or Revit experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of various Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Project.
• Be detail oriented and organized while being able to multitask and shift priorities with ease.
• Knowledge of existing and emerging security technologies along with integration capabilities of systems is preferred.
• General knowledge of IT networking and Audiovisual technologies

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Security technology systems design or design/build field, post degree.
• Network design experience and CAD / Revit experience is a plus.
• Background should include systems design/integration, project management and systems research and development.
• Desired certifications: ASIS: PSP or CPP
• PMP is a plus
• Security clearance, a plus

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