Security Design Engineer

• Turn risk assessments, threat models and operational requirements into engineering specifications
• Develop design concepts covering architecture, resilience and failure modes
• Produce design packs: schematics, panel designs, cable schedules, device layouts, containment and network topologies
• Select equipment based on environment, threat profile, maintainability and lifecycle cost
• Design to relevant standards, client governance and information-assurance requirements
• Work with project and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and deliverable

• Proven design experience across CCTV/VSS, access control and intruder detection
• Solid electrical engineering fundamentals: power distribution, protection, earthing/bonding, cable design and fault-finding
• Knowledge of resilience engineering, including redundancy and fail-secure/fail-safe behaviour
• HNC/HND/degree in electrical or electronic engineering, or equivalent experience
• Recognised electrical/safety training aligned to site requirements
• Enhanced BPSS and SC clearance required
• Beneficial: vendor training or certification on major VMS, ACS or IDS platforms

Technical Resources has partnered with a leading security systems integrator to appoint a Security Design Engineer in the North West. You’ll design integrated electronic security systems, covering CCTV, access control and intruder detection, for major infrastructure and Critical National Infrastructure projects across energy, water, transport and telecoms. It’s a chance to work with a well-known name in the industry on high-profile, high-assurance sites, turning risk assessments into practical, compliant designs.

Systems you’ll work on:

• Access control, including door controllers, biometrics, turnstiles and vehicle access
• Intruder detection, internal and perimeter, with alarm routing
• CCTV/VSS, including PTZ cameras, analytics and evidential export
• Intercoms, duress/panic alarms, lockdown and alerting
• PSIM, VMS and security management platforms