Video Security and Access Solutions Engineer

job summary:

The VSA Solutions Engineer serves as the lead technical consultant and solutions architect for

Video Security and Access Control solutions. This position

combines engineering, consulting, business development, sales support, and technical training

responsibilities to drive the growth of the VSA practice.

The VSA Solutions Engineer works closely with clients to assess business needs, develop

security strategies, design solutions, create proposals, generate new opportunities, and provide

technical leadership throughout the sales process. This role acts as a trusted advisor and subject

matter expert for physical security technologies while supporting the development of both clients

and internal team members.

location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

job type: Permanent

salary: $80,000 - 95,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Primary Job Responsibilities

- Provides excellent customer service to all clients and

employees

- Designs and engineering of video surveillance, access control, visitor

management, intercom, and integrated security systems

- Develops scope of work, estimates, bill of materials, budgetary pricing, and

technical documentation

- Creates conceptual system designs, system architecture, riser diagrams,

device schedules, and engineering standards

- Conducts customer discovery meetings, site assessments, and security

evaluations

- Assists Business Development team with solution development, proposal creation, and

customer presentations

- Identifies opportunities for system upgrades, lifecycle replacements, managed services,

and new security initiatives

- Generates qualified sales opportunities through customer interactions, assessments,

service engagements, and industry networking

- Develops and maintains trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients

- Serves as the technical subject matter expert during customer presentations,

demonstrations, and pre-sales engagements

- Assists with strategic technology planning and long-term security roadmap development

for clients

- Programs, configures, commissions, and troubleshoots supported security platforms

when advanced technical expertise is required

- Provides technical consultation during project handoff to Operations and Project

Management teams

- Reviews of significant design modifications and scope changes for technical accuracy

- Develops and maintains standardized solution packages, engineering standards, and

best practices

- Provides technical sales training and product education to Business Development team

and internal team

- Evaluates emerging technologies and manufacturer solutions and makes

recommendations to clients

qualifications:

Employee must be able to execute strong customer service skills

- Associate degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Electronics,

Security Systems, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Video Security and Access Control systems

- Strong understanding of physical security technologies and IP networking

- Experience developing estimates, proposals, bill of materials, and technical designs

- Experience conducting customer consultations and solution presentations

- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Milestone, Verkada, Avigilon, Axis Communications

skills:

Information Technology,IP networking,Access,system architecture,workday,attention to detail,excellent written and verbal communication,Ability to communicate,Communications,strong organizational skills,friendly,leadership,under stress,positive attitude,Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,technical problem-solving,Works independently,team player,Access Control,Access Control systems,bill of materials,business development,business needs,assessments,solution development,video surveillance,confidentiality,consulting,consultations,customer needs,product education,customer discovery,excellent customer service,strong customer service skills,demonstrations,presentations,diagrams,Electronics,prior authorization,intercom,mentorship,mobile devices,managed services,technical training,operational training,physical security,pre-sales engagements,Project Management,Security,sales support,sales,customer presentations,sales process,schedules,security strategies,security systems,site assessments,pricing,system designs,Supervisory,technical subject matter expert,technical documentation,lead technical,technical leadership,technical sales,advanced technical expertise,technical support,roadmap development,technology planning,visitor management,proposal creation

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.