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Senior System Design Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.
Madison, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Unique U.S. Based Company, Systems Builder and Service Provider to Essential Industries.

Small-Expanding Team, Building-Designing-Customizing Critical Physical Security Systems

Newly Created Role, "Core to our Business Model"

We're Seeking a Security Systems Engineer to support design, integration, and sustainment of Door-Type Electronically Controlled Physical Security Access combined with Video Security Security Access systems, both involving Automation and Data Collection. Strong hands‐on experience with Lenel (or a similar technology) and/or other Access Control System (ACS) or Video Control System (VMS) or platform is essential.


What You’ll Do

  • Support, maintain, and troubleshoot ACS/VMS systems (work with technologies like: Lenel, C•CURE, Hirsch, Bosch, Milestone, Genetec, Pelco)
  • Perform system diagnostics on controllers, readers, cameras, servers, and storage
  • Complete detailed takeoffs from new-system-build requirement documents and diagrams
  • Develop-Design Electronic Security Systems (ESS) based on designs, BOMs, device counts, and system layouts
  • Produce technical submittals, drawings, and engineering documentation
  • Support installation, commissioning, site surveys, and system validation

What You Bring

  • Senior Level Experience surrounding ESS engineering, system design, or integration involving both ACS and VMS.
  • Strong experience with Lenel OnGuard or a similar system is preferred
  • Experience with with at least some of the following: C•CURE 9000 , Hirsch, Bosch, Milestone, Genetec, or Pelco
  • Ability to interpret technical-engineering-electronic specs, drawings, and ESS standards; should be familiar with UFC and/or UFG standards and guidelines)
  • Knowledge of ACS, VMS and their communication-connectivity to IP networking, and low‐voltage systems
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • A College Degree or Technical Training or Military Training is a plus.

Work Environment

  • Mix of engineering, proposal support, and field work
  • Mission‐critical and secure environments
  • Travel for site assessments and system commissioning (This role will require up to 20% travel).


Please Note: We can only consider U.S. Citizens who are able to attain or maintain a security clearance.

Relocation assistance is offered.

Come Build the next generation of state of the art Security Systems at an expanding-stable company....Excellent Compensation Package, Terrific Opportunity, Apply Today!

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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