Security Systems Solutions Architect

We are seeking a Security Systems Solutions Architect / Project Development Engineer to join our federal team primarily supporting our Electronic Security System (ESS) projects, primarily working with USACE ESS and IBDSS Next contracts. This role will lead the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for facility improvement projects for U.S. Military and other federal government installations with Electronic Security Systems (ESS).

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Remote / Virtual (Work from home)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 plus bonus incentive. Negotiable based on experience and location.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year.

Travel Required: Typical travel is around 25%, but may be up to 50% at times. Travel is typically shorter duration of a few days at a time for site surveys and customer visits.

As a Project Development Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for ESS projects for U.S. Military and other federal government installations
• Works closely with Account Executives to understand customer’s goals and challenges. Identifies technical opportunities to support established goals through maintenance, upgrades, and/or construction projects. Prepares concept presentations, Performance Work Statements, technical narratives and equipment selections to meet customer requirements
• Conducts site surveys, system assessments, and initial data collection to develop preliminary concepts for large facility maintenance and/or improvement projects
• Reviews customer RFPs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Scopes of Work (SOW) and design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Prepares requests for information (RFIs) to clarify customer requirements. Generates value engineering concepts.
• Writes and edits technical proposal narratives describing design-build concept in response to RFPs. The technical proposal includes a project schedule to support the written narrative.
• Develop Request for Quote (RFQ) and scope matrices to direct sub-contractors to provide detailed pricing responses to RFQs. Work with contractors and develop subcontract relationships to support the ESS mission.
• Ensures project scope of work is well-defined to verify feasibility of implementation, to ensure adherence to codes, standards, and agency requirements, and to mitigate cost and schedule risks
• Establishes ongoing relationships with the technical personnel within the customer’s organization
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams to develop cost estimates, scopes, project requirements and schedules. Responsible to manage and track multiple concurrent projects
• Support the Operations team in identifying risks, risk management strategies, planning staffing, and developing schedules for project delivery
• Supports Operations team in “Post Award” technical activities, including site surveys, design reviews, and submittal preparation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

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• 5+ years experience with project development for development for facilities/building ESS improvement projects
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with large ESS projects,
• Experience independently leading site surveys to assess facility systems
• Strong estimating skills and experience, preferably with RS Means or other estimating tools
• Capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer, & act ethically.
• Comfortable presenting in customer-facing situations
• Ability to travel within the region approximately 50%.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working on U.S. Military installations or supporting projects for Department of Defense and other federal government customers.
• Experience working with MEP engineering and design build contracting
• Experience with current ESS technology; network topology, server and workstation specifications, Genetec Security Center, Lenel OnGuard, Software House CCURE 9000, Milestone xProtect, Vindicator, Hanwha, IQsight (formerly Bosch), Hanwha and Axis cameras, DMP and Bosch Intrusion Detection Systems and ESS integration.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world's largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

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• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

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