Security Designer - Integrated Security Systems (Data Centers)

The Security Designer works alongside architects, engineers and interior designers daily, providing unique opportunities for collaboration and personal development not available in many other design firms. The designer will be required to develop integrated security solutions for a wide variety of clients utilizing security solutions such as surveillance systems, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, voice communication systems as well as integrated collaborative systems used in the security and control operation center environment. The Security Designer will be required to develop security solutions based on client requirements.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of integrated security systems and possess exceptional business and people skills as well as managing the various design phases of complex security solutions. The candidate will have the ability to work independently and communicate in a confident, articulate and sensitive manner is essential. The candidate should have a passion for design innovation and quality and be able to effectively balance that with efficiency and creativity in the development of the design solution.

Candidates for this position will perform specific and/or limited Security Design and Consulting duties for Data Centers and Commercial Facilities as part of a team of expert Consultants to:

• Design access control, video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and alarm systems, providing comprehensive protection both inside and outside the building.
• Identify risks and threat models into layered security strategies (perimeter, building, floor, room, rack/cage) to be mitigated in the security design.
• Define security zoning, access policies, and operational workflows (employees, visitors, contractors, vendors, deliveries).
• Provide CCTV camera views using 3D models and coverage maps.
• Ensure compliance with Codes, standards and regulations.
• Develop drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Coordinate closely with architecture, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, ICT, and operations.
• Collaborate with various teams to facilitate the integration of security systems, building automation, energy and power management systems, audiovisual solutions, and other IP-based technologies utilized in building operations.
• Gather and correlate engineering data using established and well-defined procedures. 
• Work on detailed and/or routine design and/or consulting assignments. 
• Perform work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with supervision. 

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

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• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university + 5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in security design.
• Strong written and spoken English skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
• Professional experience and/or proficiency in various software products, including but not limited to, Revit, AutoCAD, Visio Professional, Bluebeam Extreme (Revu), Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other Security Specific Programs.

• 5+ years of design experience with Security Systems.
• Industry certifications: PSP, ESS, CPP and RCDD are preferred
• A working knowledge of the AIA design process is also desirable.
• Professional experience and/or proficiency in various Codes Standards and regulations including but not limited to Permitting, State & Local Ordinances, ISO 27001, NIS2 Directive, TIA – Data Center Standards as ANSI/TIA-942 and other Manuals.