Physical Security System Designer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Physical Security System Designer in West Palm Beach, FL. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and produce security design sets for access control, video management/CCTV, intrusion detection/alarm, intercom, and perimeter protection systems: device placement on floor plans, coverage analysis, and cabling/conduit and power requirements
• Develop system architecture, engineering drawings, network diagrams, and technical requirements/specifications; Create, edit, review, and proof design and engineering drawing package components - plans, details, diagrams, schedules, and programming matrices
• Author and enforce security standards, specifications; Coordinate with architects, general contractors, and integrators
• Verify designs against VLTR standards, compliance controls, and applicable industry/regulatory requirements; Own the design-review gate and sign-off
• Ensure integration with the existing and planned the Physical Security roadmap on every design; Support integration of physical security platforms with IT infrastructure, identity management systems, and SOC tools, including API-based integrations, databases, and middleware
• Conduct technical analysis supporting design decisions - cable distance/voltage-drop, conduit and cable-fill sizing, camera coverage/pixel-on-target, and systems cost estimation
• Conduct product research, technology evaluation, and ongoing technical education on physical security systems, equipment, and related infrastructure technologies; Recommend improvements or upgrades
• Research and resolve technical issues related to codes, standards, and regulations applicable to physical security systems
• Support system configuration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance testing; Confirm proper function, performance, and compliance against design documentation and applicable standards; Review vendor designs and statements of work (SOWs)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Security Systems, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years in physical security systems design/engineering (access control, video/CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter protection)
• Fluent in floor plans, hands-on experience with Genetec required, with additional platforms such as Lenel OnGuard, C*CURE, or AMAG (access control) and Milestone or Avigilon (video) a plus
• Strong understanding of door hardware and the integration of such devices into the physical security systems (electrified exit devices/trim, strikes, magnetic locks)
• Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, PoE), server infrastructure (Windows/Linux), and databases/system integrations sufficient to support IT and SOC-tool integrations
• Working knowledge of compliance controls, data center environments, and cybersecurity principles as they relate to physical security systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical-study skills (cable/voltage-drop, NVR sizing, conduit sizing, camera coverage calculations, root-cause analysis)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, the Google Suite
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; comfortable handling sensitive security information and presenting design information to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Preferred: Experience supporting global or multi-site security environments; familiarity with cloud-hosted or hybrid security platforms; experience supporting 24/7 SOC operations
• Preferred: Experience in CAD/BIM platforms (Revit)
• Preferred certifications: PSP (Physical Security Professional), NICET SSI, manufacturer certifications (Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone), or relevant networking/IT certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA)