Senior ICT Security Designer

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. As part of the technology group (formerly The Sextant Group), services include planning and design in a wide range of specialty areas such as: audiovisual, IT/telecommunications, building security, specialty lighting, healthcare technologies, and architectural acoustics/noise vibration.

We play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide and are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The IT / ICT / Telecom Structured Cabling Systems & Security Systems Designer’s role is to provide a wide range of consulting and design services related to telecommunications, information technologies and building security. The position will require actively working on several concurrent projects while ensuring efficiency, accuracy and top-quality work is being delivered to our clients.

This is a Work From Home position and we are open to major markets other than those listed.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor within a project design team, bringing a future-perspective of technology
• Design customized IT infrastructure and structured cabling solutions, which may include: Entrance Facilities, Telecomm Rooms, pathways and other infrastructure; wired/wireless and copper/fiber Structured Cabling Systems to support voice/data/video applications; Outside Plant; Distributed Antenna Systems, Data Center technologies and other leading-edge IT solutions
• Design customized Building Security solutions, which may include: video surveillance systems, access control, intrusion detection, emergency telephones and other innovative Security technologies
• Advise our clients on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Assist with business development activities as requested
• Develop and direct the documentation of high-quality infrastructure construction drawings, details, cost analysis and specifications language; this is often accomplished via PDF markups with BlueBeam and directing our CAD staff to document the project in Revit; may involve documenting the project in Revit, depending on your skill level
• Collaborate with MEP and architectural team members and guide clients through the technology selection process
• Review submittals and shop drawings, coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers, and consultants
• Perform site walk-throughs to review adherence to standards and procedures
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies products/services, guidelines, standards and their applicability to potential projects
• Ensure that all work is completed on-time, in-budget, and consistently within NV5’s high standards of quality

Qualifications

• Five years consulting experience in the design and specification of structured cabling systems, IT spaces, security systems and cable plant projects
• Intimate knowledge of services, hardware, infrastructure and systems architecture for IT
• CP-TED experience desired but not required
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to meet deadlines and honor commitments
• Values that include integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun
• Works equally well as an individual contributor or a collaborative team member
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
• High level of proficiency in BlueBeam and Microsoft Office
• General proficiency in AutoCad and Revit
• BICSI Certification (active RCDD or test-ready; ITS Installer-1, or ITS Installer-2; additional certifications including OSP, WD); ASIS certification
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field desired; equivalent industry experience will be considered
• PLUSES: PE or additional industry certifications; experience with network electronic systems design, audiovisual systems, higher education, or healthcare; strategic technology master planning; experience in business development for professional services

The pay range for this Washington DC position is $100,000- $130,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are also offered to full-time employees, along with Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, with employee and employer contributions. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers sit