Security Design Engineer

Job description / Role

We are representing a leading construction consultancy who are seeking a Security Design Engineer to join their technical team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This is a head office role and the main focus of the position is designing security systems protecting various projects ranging from hospitality to mixed used development including mission critical facilities.

Key tasks
- Designing, specifying and documenting physical security components that encompass diverse technologies (security management software, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, wireless, sensors, door hardware, etc.), the evaluation, recommendation, and integration of these technologies into various new and existing sites and facilities, and the implementation of plans for systems growth, operations, and personnel requirements
- Review submittals and shop drawings, coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, and consultants
- Develop technical criteria, cost estimates, memorandums, specifications and vulnerability and risk assessments
- Ability to evaluate customer requirements for new or existing security systems and products to determine feasibility, time frames and compatibility with current systems.
- Acting as a key contributor within a project design team, bringing a future-perspective of technology.

Requirements

- Possess intimate knowledge of services, hardware, infrastructure and systems architecture for physical security systems
- Have excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work equally well as an individual contributor or team member
- Able to maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high pressure environment
- Experience should include knowledge of technical, physical and operational security elements including current and emerging technology systems.
- Physical Security Professional (PSP); Certified Protection Professional (CPP) (or test ready) would be added plus.
- Skilled in leading edge technology utilized in high-risk security operations, including working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA standards, exposure to marine security

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.