Security Engineer

First Coast Security (FCS), founded in 1999, is a leading security services provider offering customized solutions across commercial, residential, and government sites. We hire and develop high-quality Security Officers and maintain a culture built on service excellence, integrity, and employee satisfaction. FCS values long-term careers, recognizes strong performance, and promotes from within, giving you real opportunities to grow.

First Coast Security Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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OVERVIEW

We're looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to support our security integration vertical, security technology offerings, and general technical engineering work. This is a remote role. You'll design and engineer physical security systems, support enterprise deployments, and serve as a core technical resource across integration projects.

You'll handle system design and CAD work and program cameras and devices ahead of deployment. This is an engineering role, not a configuration role. If you design a solution when a task needs one, reverse-engineer a vendor's protocol to make it fit, and take pride in clean, well-documented work, we want to talk to you.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

System Design & Integration:

• Design and engineer physical security systems for enterprise clients, including sensor arrays, edge computing nodes, and supporting network infrastructure
• Produce mechanical and system designs using CAD tools to support integration and deployment
• Program and stage cameras and security devices ahead of client deployments
• Document installation configurations and system designs
• Design structured cabling, power distribution, and network infrastructure supporting deployed systems

Technical Engineering & Operations:

• Support the security integration vertical across concurrent project threads
• Evaluate candidate components, subsystems, and vendor technologies for integration into FCS offerings
• Author installation guides, SOPs, and technical specifications for deployed systems
• Coordinate with external vendors, integration partners, and internal teams as project needs require
• Support general technical engineering tasks and business application administration as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• + years of hands-on experience in physical security systems engineering, electromechanical integration, or a related hardware discipline
• Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot systems involving sensors, embedded hardware, edge computing, or custom electronics
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar) for system and mechanical design
• Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals: VLANs, PoE, switching, and firewall basics
• Experience programming and configuring IP cameras and security devices
• Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical datasheets
• Self-directed work ethic with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently in a remote setting

Strongly Preferred:

• Background in physical security technologies: VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec, or similar), access control, LPR, or detection systems
• Experience with Axis, Hanwha, or comparable IP camera ecosystems including analytics and ACAP/app deployment
• Familiarity with Linux/embedded Linux environments for edge device configuration and diagnostics
• Exposure to controlled or regulated environments requiring documentation discipline (government, pharma, critical infrastructure)
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and business application administration
• Military, law enforcement, or security industry background is a plus

• Paid Holidays

• Weekly Pay

• 401K/403b Plan

• Short Term Disability

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Long Term Disability

• Vision Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• The following screenings are required:

  • Drug Screen

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Motor Vehicle

  • Education Verification

  • Employment Verification

First Coast Security is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan