Senior Security Video Surveillance & Access Control Designer

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Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Design and manage electronic security systems for federal and commercial projects.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
knowledge management
product development
policy development
contract management
project management
feasibility studies
  • Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
  • Knowledge Management System: Manage the knowledge management system with guidance from senior colleagues. May involve responsibility for the development or operation of the system.
  • Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization's change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
  • Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
  • Product and Solution Development: Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and relevance of proposed complex products and services and develop and amend, as necessary, with guidance from senior colleagues. May also be responsible for supervising activities performed by a product development or specialist team.
  • Policy Development and Implementation: Develop procedures and interpret and apply policy for area of expertise to achieve specified outputs, or advise the wider business on application of policy, then monitor implementation of those procedures within the organization.
  • Contract Management: Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service-level agreements. Will also plan, coordinate, and supervise activities relating to major contracts.
  • Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
  • Solutions Analysis: Identify and evaluate complex, expertise-led solutions against a range of criteria to find the ones that best meet business needs.
  • Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
What you bring
asis psp
bachelors
project management
revit
c‑cure
access control
  • ASIS PSP Required; ASIS CPP a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; proven equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience will be considered in liue of a Bachelor's degree
  • Strong project management skills, managing discipline specific and multi-disciplinary projects on time and within budget, while exceeding client expectations
  • Completed the Software House C-Cure 9000 Applications Engineer/Consultant training
  • Understanding of project management software tools; BST experience a plus
  • Experience with ATFP and CPTED
  • Working knowledge of state and national building and energy codes and standards a plus
  • 10+ years of relevant recent security consulting experience
  • Ability to work independently in Autodesk Revit required, 5+ Years experience a plus
  • Expert knowledge of industry leading access control, camera, NVR, video analytics, network, PLC, and intercom systems
  • Limited travel outside of the Washington D.C. area is anticipated, but may be deemed necessary by project
  • Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies’ project and client experience a plus
  • Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, including client facing engagement, working well within team structures, and a proven ability to develop, mentor and collaborate with technical teammates.
  • Networking experience is a plus
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
  • With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
  • The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
  • Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
  • The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
Culture + Values
  • Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
  • Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
  • Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
  • Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Inclusion & Diversity
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
  • Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
  • I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
  • Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
  • Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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