Physical Security Sales Engineer

About the position:
The Physical Security Design Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team with system designs and technical expertise during pre-sales activities. This role on some occasions will also involve support service troubleshooting on customer issues and project implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical security systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.

About Blue Violet Networks:
BlueViolet Networks, a proud division of The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC., provides customized communications solutions, video surveillance, and access control throughout North America. Since 1979, BlueViolet, has implemented best of breed technology to produce extraordinary results for clients in multiple industries across North America. We are continuously evolving, integrating new technology, and are what we call a 'modern interpretation' of a security solutions provider.

Our security division was founded on deep IT roots and is driven by integrated application solutions, while focusing on industry leading security products. Investing in new technologies requires time, subject matter expertise and the experience to understand the interconnected dependencies of your business-critical applications. Much more than a sales agent or "consultant," BlueViolet Networks is a full-service provider who supports clients with a staff of consultants, project managers, trainers, and highly skilled, expert engineers.

Essential Functions

Pre-Sales & Systems Design (Primary responsibility)

Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose tailored security solutions
Develop detailed system designs, schematics and submittals drawings
Create equipment lists and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Conduct site surveys to assess customer needs and gather necessary information for accurate system design
Provide technical presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients to showcase our solutions
Assist in responding to RFPs and RFQs with comprehensive technical documentation
Design and engineer physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercom systems and infrastructure that support it
Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, design specifications and equipment pricing
Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings

Service Support

Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers to resolve issues with installed systems
Conduct remote and on-site diagnostics to identify and rectify system faults
Work closely with the service team to ensure timely and effective resolution of customer issues

Project Implementation

Support in post-sales process and design reviews to ensure they meet specifications and customer expectations
Support project managers during implementation by providing technical guidance
Install and configure servers, cameras, controllers and other network devices
Perform system commissioning and customer training sessions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
Current and valid US driver's license
At least 2 years in a pre-sales support/estimating role with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance
At least 1 year installation and configuration of access control systems and CCTV/IP video surveillance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of server, storage, and networking architectures
The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills to drive tasks to completion
Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel
[Preferred] CAD and or BlueBeam experience
[Preferred] Industry certifications: Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec & Lenel

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Company Benefits
Blue Violet Networks prides itself in a culture of inclusion, diversity, support, positivity and relentless pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to create an environment where the best of the best can thrive and overachieve professionally and personally. We offer a great variety of benefits to our sales team members:

Industry Leading Sales Commission Plan
Exciting Monthly Experience-based Rewards Program
Annual Presidents Club Trip
Company Swag
11 Company Holidays and generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
Life insurance & Disability Plan
401K Matching Plan
Milage reimbursement plan
Cellphone Allowance
And much more…