Systems Engineer, Physical Security, Access Control & Video

Job overview

The Systems Engineer, Physical Security, Access Control & Video is a field-based, onsite role in the Detroit metro area, with a base salary of $70,000–$100,000 per year. The posting estimates about 75% of work time at customer sites and up to 20% overnight travel. The client is a technology integrator whose physical security practice delivers access control and video systems alongside networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services. The engineer owns field delivery from installation through commissioning, testing, documentation, and end-user training. By managing customer sites and resolving field conditions, the role helps deliver functioning security systems and build the company’s Detroit territory and customer relationships.

What you'll do

• Install, program, configure, commission, and test access control and video surveillance systems against plans and specifications
• set up and configure network appliances
• create as-built documentation and service records
• train end users
• represent the company at customer sites
• and use field judgment when site conditions differ from the design.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems engineer

physical security

access control

video surveillance

detroit mi

field-based

customer sites

genetec

avigilon

milestone

up to 20% overnight travel

$70k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle and tools
• benefits active on day one
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%, fully vested from the start
• unlimited PTO.

Why this role

Field-based role with approximately 75% of time at customer sites and up to 20% overnight travel. Hands-on installation and commissioning experience is required; Genetec, Avigilon, and/or Milestone experience is sought, with certifications preferred but not required when experience is strong. Company vehicle and tools are provided.

About the employer

Raymond Search Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.