Electronic Security Designer

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Salary: $78,000–$88,000 annually

Company

hirify.global applies engineering and scientific principles to solve complex challenges through creative, multidisciplinary collaboration.

What you will do

• Support the design and planning of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related electronic security systems.
• Assist with technology selection, infrastructure coordination, and integration of security measures into architectural and engineering designs.
• Prepare diagrams, technical narratives, presentations, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, AV/IT specialists, and other disciplines.
• Participate in on-site assessments, field surveys, and construction-phase activities.
• Develop knowledge of cabling, power, networks, and layered security strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, security engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Interest in electronic security, low-voltage systems, and security technology integration.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, Unreal Engine, or similar design and documentation tools is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment focused on security and resilience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other voluntary benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Paid time off, family leave for new parents, and volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter transit support where available, fitness reimbursement, and 401(k) matching or qualified student loan repayments.