Physical Security Engineer (Video Surveillance/Access Control/Integration) - Video Surveillance/Access Control/Integration
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Active industry certifications are required.
- At least five years of engineering experience in a business-to-business, large or strategic customer segment involving the listed physical-security, video-surveillance, access-control/intercom, network, and data-center products and systems are required.
- Detailed understanding of low-voltage systems and communication protocols is required.
- Project coordination and management skills are required.
- Written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide follow-up is required.
- Self-motivation, organizational skills, and time-management skills are required.
- Collaborate with sales, estimation, engineering, and field-technician teams to ensure proposed solutions are communicated and implemented appropriately, within budget, and with client satisfaction.
- Communicate proactively with physical-security team members and provide best practices and methods for programming and installing related hardware and applications.
- Coordinate with internal sales, sales support, and service resources to review, understand, and implement designed solutions aligned with customer business or bid requirements.
- Study proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to identify labor, material, and time requirements.
- Review input from customer-side solution stakeholders and adapt solutions as necessary to ensure appropriate support.
- Conduct pre-engineering site walks to support estimation.
- Travel to job sites for post-engineering tasks, review proposed solutions with stakeholders, and check bills of material before purchase.
- Provide technical documentation and work with the CAD department on project close-out documentation.
- Support field technicians to enhance their product knowledge.
- Commission systems and train end users.
- Build collaborative relationships with other departments.
- Experience with video-surveillance software, including Qognify Ocularis, Milestone XProtect VMS, Avigilon ACC, Wisenet Wave VMS, Verkada, and Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, is preferred.
- A high-level understanding of data-center virtualization and Windows system administration is highly desirable.
About the company
VectorUSA provides IT services and technology solutions. It designs, builds, and maintains a range of systems, including networks, security, data centers, wireless, cloud, audiovisual, and managed services, for public and private sectors like schools, ports, hospitals, studios, and government agencies. Their products are end-to-end IT solutions: designing and implementing infrastructure, integrating security and cloud technologies, and delivering ongoing maintenance and support to keep client systems running smoothly. They differentiate themselves through fast, agile, and responsive service, deep industry experience (average 17 years per employee), and customized solutions built from strong partnerships. The company’s goal is to maximize its clients’ IT potential by improving efficiency, productivity, security, and profitability while prioritizing friendly customer service and long-term relationships.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Torrance, California
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 SOC launch expands recurring managed-security revenue and customer stickiness.
- February 2026 partner upgrades unlock co-selling, training, and premium lead flow.
- VectorUSA’s long-term customer relationships, like Conesys, support cross-sell across IT and security.
What critics are saying
- Security services are crowded; CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and MSSPs compress margins.
- Dependence on partner badges leaves VectorUSA vulnerable if Verkada or Fortinet reprioritize.
- A failed SOC incident would damage trust and stall cybersecurity expansion within months.
What makes VectorUSA unique
- February 2026: VectorUSA became Verkada Diamond Partner, signaling elite physical-security expertise.
- February 2026: Fortinet named VectorUSA an Engage Preferred Services Partner for advanced security services.
- January 2026: VectorUSA launched a 24x7 SOC combining monitoring, investigation, and response.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- Professional Development Budget
- Professional Certification Support