[Hiring] Security Systems Designer @ADRM

Role Description

As a Security Systems Designer at ADRM, you will help shape sophisticated physical security systems across complex enterprise environments. This role is for a designer who brings strong technical fundamentals while also thinking beyond established standards and familiar solutions.

• Translate security requirements into thoughtful, buildable designs.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve how systems are designed, integrated, and deployed.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and design practices.
• Comfortably bring forward new ideas for smarter or more effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in physical security system design.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and experience developing detailed security design and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu; BIM/Revit experience.
• Experience designing integrated access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments and established design standards.
• A curious, inventive approach to design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a distributed team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to walk long distances during site visits and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Design complex, integrated physical security systems within existing enterprise environments.
• Develop comprehensive design documents including CAD and BIM drawings, countermeasure schedules, cabling and conduit schedules, device typicals, risers, programming schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Bring fresh thinking to security design challenges, evaluating new technologies, products, and approaches.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing security standards, design methodologies, system performance, and overall effectiveness.
• Develop project construction documents and detailed security scopes of work.
• Participate in site visits and pre-construction assessments to understand existing conditions and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, architects, engineers, security integrators, and ADRM team members throughout the design and implementation lifecycle.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide clear, technically sound recommendations based on project requirements and real-world constraints.
• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while maintaining quality and meeting project schedules.
• Review Security Contractor submittals and deliverables for alignment with design intent and project requirements.
• Provide commissioning and punch-list services to verify system installation and performance.
• Develop and maintain as-built documentation based on commissioning findings and contractor reports.
• Stay current on emerging physical security technologies, products, and industry practices.

Benefits

• Be part of a forward-thinking firm that is actively reshaping how organizations think about physical security.
• Work alongside a team of experienced professionals who take their craft seriously and support each other.
• ADRM covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for team members AND their dependents.
• Robust 401(k) plan with a generous company match and profit sharing.
• A culture built on Balance, Integrity, and Trust.
• Real opportunity to grow: ADRM is scaling quickly, and we promote from within.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every team member can contribute and grow.