Security Design Engineer

Role Overview

• In collaboration with management and senior staff serves as subject matter expert on project teams or team lead for technical security systems and security elements throughout ERIE’s footprint.
• Advises project teams on security elements and technical security system designs.
• Assists with coordinating or conducting security assessments, inspections, and audits.
• Installs, programs, implements, operates, and manages ERIE’s technical security systems, including card access, physical security, network video systems, pedestrian control, proprietary databases, fire alarm, life safety systems for the Home Office and designated field offices.
• Provides specialized technical analysis of user input, testing, and specifications to inform modifications and new technology implementations.
• Coordinates with internal and external teams on design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of all related technical security systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Engineering, Security Management, Project Management, or closely related field, plus five years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or Associate degree in a technical field, plus seven years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or Industry certification (APP, PSP, CPP, CSC (IAPSC), NICET IV, PMP, CSPM, or equivalent), plus eight years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles; or High school diploma plus nine years related experience, including two years in security systems design and three years in security principles.
• Additional industry certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• 24/7 on call as needed, restrict vacations during peak periods, and travel (including overnight stays) are required.
• Advanced knowledge required of several of the following and an understanding of their functional relationships in a "protection in depth" design: IP CCTV, Network Distributed Access Control, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Network Incident Command, IP A/V & Communications, Low Voltage Electronics, Network Digital Radio, Security Systems, Pedestrian Control, Server/Client computer systems, security assessments, or related information technology systems.
• Experience with security system principles and/or related systems, including detailed knowledge of the design, electronics, programming, and troubleshooting required.
• Advanced understanding of digital and analog signaling protocols, network communications, information systems and network architecture required.
• Understanding of how to design building systems and physical elements to protect assets.
• (PSP, CPP, or CSC strongly preferred) Security project subject matter expert experience.

Tech Stack

• C++
• PMP

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
• Pension.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development.
• Additional benefits including company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.