job summary:
Randstad is seeking a Corporate Security Systems Engineer on behalf of a premier client in Washington, DC, to serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all physical and electronic security engineering across the enterprise. In this high-impact role, you will lead the compliance, design evaluation, and strategic oversight of corporate security systems, ensuring all physical and electronic infrastructure aligns with strict corporate standards and industry best practices. Because design execution relies on external partners, you will play a critical role reviewing and guiding technical plans generated by outside consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors from initial concept through project completion.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 52 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electronic and physical security systems engineering, design compliance, and technical standards.
Review, evaluate, and approve technical security system designs submitted by external architects, engineering firms, and contractors.
Ensure all security design proposals strictly align with organizational security standards, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in all phases of the corporate security program lifecycle, bridging electronic systems with physical security needs.
Provide technical direction and quality assurance for external vendor deliverables, addressing design gaps prior to construction or deployment.
Collaborate with project managers, facility leads, and third-party stakeholders to integrate scalable security solutions into broad infrastructure initiatives.
qualifications:
Experience: Proven track record in physical and electronic security systems engineering, design review, or security technology consultancy.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern electronic security systems (access control, CCTV/VMS, intrusion detection, and physical security integrations).
Standards & Compliance: Strong familiarity with industry best practices, building codes, and physical security compliance standards.
Vendor & Design Management: Demonstrated experience evaluating architectural drawings, engineering schematics, and submittals prepared by third-party contractors.
Communication: Superior technical writing and verbal communication skills to effectively interface with external engineers and internal executive leadership.
Location: Based in or willing to commute to Washington, DC. - ONSITE 5x Per Week
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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