Associate Security Systems Engineer - Access Control & CCTV at Kastle Systems – Sterling, Virginia

Kastle Systems
Associate Security Systems Engineer - Access Control & CCTV

US-VA-Sterling

Job ID: 2025-4625
Type: Regular
# of Openings: 1
Category: Service & Installation
i2G Sterling, VA

Overview

Together, We Enhance Innovation and Growth

i2G specializes in advanced physical electronic security and life safety solutions. I2G has proven experience in surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems, biometrics, fence sensors, radars, ground sensors, anti-drone technologies, and more. We excel in design, project management, commissioning, and enterprise technology integrations.

i2G’s mission is to provide the products and services that meet our customers’ needs to give them a vital advantage in today’s market, helping to protect what matters most.

This position will provide engineering design and support for security solutions for new and existing clients while working alongside internal teams, external teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Jr. Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of standard Low voltage systems ideally in the Electronic Security technology space, to include Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and supporting equipment such as computer software/hardware, and networking infrastructure. This candidate will excel in critical thinking, have the ambition to learn and grow, and possess a strong desire to perform at the top of their abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, electrical, telecommunication, and security engineering floor plans, riser drawings, device schedules, and detail drawings.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs, and conversions.
• Review Field Site Survey documentation and provide technical assistance with RFI/RFP responses.
• Create solution design documentation, including drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), permitting packages and solution design summaries.
• Learn and Maintain familiarity with current and emerging electronic security technologies, such as access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, biometrics, and industry-leading vendors
• On the job Training will be provided to increase skills in all key responsibilities listed above, including hands on field work with installation and integration teams to better understand design and implementation requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing Engineering degree or a minimum of 2 years of previous experience in the industry.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field if no previous experience, a comparable amount of experience in the appropriate field may be substituted.
• Experience in the design and planning of MEP systems.
• Ability to make load calculations associated with power, data, conduit fill ratios and/or HVAC systems.
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks without supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional presentation, writing, verbal, and written customer communication skills.
• Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, etc. is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, or Revit is a plus.