Physical Security Engineer; Data Centers

Physical Security Engineer (Data Centers)

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

At Jacobs our Physical Security Engineers work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• preliminary assessments
• concept creation
• leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• internal and external problem resolution
• drawing and specification production
• customer and vendor accessibility.

The Physical Security Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.

Your impact

If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a curious and driven Physical Security Engineer to work on security projects.

As a Physical Security Engineer assigned to a local Jacobs office you will collaborate closely with our security technology team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to design and develop security solutions for buildings, facilities, and sites. Your responsibilities will include leading security design efforts, creating schematics, schedules, and plan drawings; performing calculations for video storage, bandwidth usage, and power loads;

contributing to cross-discipline coordination; and identifying potential conflicts or inconsistencies with architectural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

In this role, it is expected that you will have extensive experience in security technology with an established professional network of industry contacts. Additionally, we require a willingness to learn, an ability to dedicate yourself to growth in a rapidly evolving technology field, and a commitment to join a strong team and help with a wide variety of tasks.

• Education Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical/scientific discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience 12+ years of professional experience in planning, designing, and commissioning physical security systems and/or communication networks; project management experience is a plus.
• Technical Expertise
  • In-depth knowledge of physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, biometric systems, and intrusion detection, as well as familiarity with leading manufacturers.
  • Experience with conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, with an understanding of various assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to evaluate emerging security technologies and analyze trade-offs, such as multi-megapixel cameras to thermal imaging cameras or assessing ground-based radar versus Lidar systems versus other technologies for perimeter intrusion detection applications.
  • Strong understanding of network technologies and cybersecurity principles.
• Skills
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