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Kenton Brothers Systems for Security · 1 month ago

Physical Security Systems Engineer

Kenton Brothers Systems for Security has been a trusted security integrator for over 125 years, specializing in enterprise-level protection. The Physical Security Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing security solutions, collaborating with sales and installation teams to ensure system performance and customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Create engineered designs, device layouts, network diagrams, scopes of work, and system specifications for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and enterprise networked security solutions
Provide detailed design and validation for network architecture, VLANs, switching, routing, and system interoperability
Redesign or optimize existing customer systems to improve reliability, performance, or scalability
Serve as the primary technical advisor throughout the sales cycle—translating requirements, offering product recommendations, and generating accurate system designs and quotes
Participate in discovery meetings, RFP/RFI responses, onsite evaluations, and customer presentations
Deliver technical demonstrations and training to customers, sales teams, and internal staff
Support installation teams with design intent clarity, system programming, device configuration, test/turn-up, and troubleshooting
Travel to project sites for system startup, integration, validation, and training
Prepare as-built drawings, documentation packages, and final closeout materials
Maintain expert-level knowledge of enterprise security platforms such as Gallagher, Lenel, Axis, Avigilon, and Milestone
Support development of new design tools, templates, and standards that strengthen the KB brand
Keep accurate project documentation, account notes, and correspondence within company systems

Qualification

Physical security systems designIP networkingTechnical documentationMicrosoft OfficeTroubleshooting low-voltage systemsApplication programmingCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field—or equivalent industry experience
4+ years of experience designing or supporting physical security systems
Strong understanding of IP networking, TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, routing
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio/Bluebeam, server environments, VMWare, Cisco IOS
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and architectural plans
Experience troubleshooting low-voltage systems, power issues, and network connectivity
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with D-Tools, NetSuite, Bluebeam or similar design/estimating platforms
Background supporting construction or renovation projects
Project management experience
Familiarity with intrusion systems and wireless networks
Application programming or advanced system integration skills

Company

Kenton Brothers Systems for Security

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Kenton Brothers Systems for Security is a WBE certified, security systems supplier in Kansas City, Missouri.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Gina Stuelke
CEO
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David Strickland
Chief Operating Officer
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