Lead Application Engineer 1 - Security Pre-Sales (Data Center)

Lead Application Engineer I-Security Pre-Sales (Data Center)

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Security System in Data Center projects as per specific codes and standards. Activities will include Scope Capturing, Design, Bill of material preparation and cost estimation to come up with the competitive bid. Also, preparation of tender documents and drawings/Schematics. Follow processes, maintain required quality standards and on time deliveries to ensure the customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

• Review project inputs and specifications; should be able to capture the scope and understand the complete requirements of the project.
• Review MEP drawings, specification, SOP and identify equipment related to Security System (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion and associated infrastructures and components)
• Preparation and participation for project kick-off / review meetings with technical queries, compliance / deviations log, risk logs and record minutes of meeting.
• Adherence to the Data Center standards, estimation processes and guidelines to select proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials, and services to come up with the optimum budget.
• Creation of bill of material, selection of Servers, Storage, Workstations, Controllers, Field Devices, Software, Integration, Network connection, Cable Type and cable quantification related to the Security Systems.
• Preparation of Costing Sheet including Preliminaries and other costs, Cost comparison charts, Checklist, Technical Write-up, Block Diagram, Deviation Chart etc.
• Ensure quality assurance, defect free deliverables, on time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate issues in the right time, so as not to affect the project delivery schedule; any escalations with respect to scope-creep must be clearly backed up with evidences.
• Keep operational parameters at desired level for all assigned projects.
• Ensure timesheet compliance with respect to entry and review for self and team.
• Weekly/Monthly customer reporting for project progress.
• Active participation in organization employee engagement initiatives

What we look for

• BE (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication).
• Strong knowledge of Security Systems (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion and associated infrastructures and Networking components)
• Expertise in Security Guidelines and Data Center Standards like TIA942 and UPTIME etc.
• Must have prior experience in offering integrated security solutions for Data Center Projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Knowledge of different types of network protocols like Wiegand, BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and other protocols.
• Must be a quick learner, team player & should have a keen eye for problem solving.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently to cover end-to-end tender/bid requirements.
• Global projects experience will have added advantage.

• Preferred 11+ years of relevant experience in Security System for Data Center projects. 

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