
Security Estimator - Nuclear
- Lombard, IL
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct site walkthroughs with client and sales understanding the need
- Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
- Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates
- Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams
- Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions
- Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions
- Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process
- Support Sales Team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners, to include ROI (Return on Investment) conversations and presentations
- Understanding construction divisions, as they relate to Electronics -Safety and Security for RFP responses
- Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with access control and video systems
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with integrated electronic security solutions
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a pre-sales support/engineering position
- Working knowledge of network infrastructure including switches, routers, IP configuration
- General understanding of technologies enabling network redundancy and high availability
- Understanding of IP-based video management system design, including bandwidth and protocol considerations
- Knowledge of access control systems, including alarm panel communication structures (Apollo and Mercury) and line supervision
- Familiar with Iris biometric deployment requirements and general access control concepts
- Knowledge of advanced video analytics
- General understanding of operating system virtualization
- Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals within physical security environments
- Knowledge of Software as a Service (SAAS) and cloud-based security solutions
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills internally and with stakeholders
- Ability to maintain proprietary information with high level of discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)
- Ability to travel (20%-30%) on an as-needed basis
- Skilled in utilizing PDF editing software and creation tools such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaboration
- College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related major
- Project Management (PMP) certification
- Any of the following:
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Product specific certification in Access Control and Video platforms
- Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually + 2.5% quarterly bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.