The Systems Engineer performs discovery and analysis of business needs to define client requirements. This position works in conjunction with Account Executives and the Project Management team to determine technical requirements for project work and to ensure fit and suitability of our product offering within the client environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Prepare high level system designs in a thorough and professional manner during the pre-sales cycle. Design work may include conducting site surveys and device mark-ups, network architecture design, server loading, writing technical narratives and proposals, and preparing bills of materials
Produce detailed design drawings and technical descriptions of physical security, other building technologies and the supporting networking, server and storage architectures in collaboration with owners and their representatives
Develop post-sale design documents that will guide the technical installation and configuration of systems
Develop financial and logistics estimates, both independently and in collaboration with Paladin Technologies sales, marketing, and project management professionals
Multi-task and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary
Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability
Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization’s capabilities.
Understand and maintain an awareness of the productivity and profitability of work carried out by the organization

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 4years of design experience in the information technology, instrumentation and controls, and/or security industries
Field experience in a construction environment is an asset
A strong understanding of the physical security and/or IT industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
Post-secondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Demonstrated Professional Competencies

Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts
A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation for this role is $95,000-$115,000 per year DOE.

Benefits

Colleagues and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, company-provided basic life insurance and AD&D and short-term disability, telemedicine & virtual counseling. Voluntary insurances offered include life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability (buy-up option), long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, and HSA & FSA accounts. Colleagues may also enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. Colleagues will also receive PTO (paid time off), and 7 paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to hr.usa@paladintechnologies.com or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

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