IK Systems ยท 1 month ago
Principal Deployment Engineer - Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expIK Systems is seeking a Principal Deployment Engineer to operate at the highest technical tier within their deployment engineering track. The role involves leading the deployment of complex, large-scale security and low-voltage systems, architecting solutions, and guiding technical teams through deployments and critical incidents.
Information TechnologySecurityVideo
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of complex system deployments, upgrades, and migrations for enterprise customers, ensuring integrated security systems (cameras, access control, alarms) are delivered on time and to specification
Architect end-to-end solutions across servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and network infrastructure to meet performance, resiliency, and security requirements, including support for high-availability environments
Design and implement high-availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies, and provide advanced configuration and tuning of operating systems, databases, and security applications
Serve as the highest technical escalation point for field deployment issues and critical incidents, guiding Field Deployment Engineers and technicians through root-cause analysis and long-term remediation
Establish, document, and maintain deployment standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across low-voltage and security system integrations
Collaborate with Solutions Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to validate system designs, assess technical risk, plan deployment phases, and confirm systems meet contractual and internal quality standards through advanced validation and performance testing
Lead knowledge transfer and mentoring efforts, including training Field Deployment Engineers and Technicians on emerging technologies, integration practices, and troubleshooting methods
Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on complex technical issues, feature requests, and roadmap alignment, and support security and compliance initiatives by incorporating industry best practices into deployments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive experience designing, deploying, and supporting complex networked security or infrastructure systems
Demonstrated leadership in major deployments within the security, low-voltage, networking, or systems integration space
Deep expertise in IP networking (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, QoS) and secure network design that supports IP video, access control, and alarm systems
Strong experience with virtualization platforms and high-availability server environments
Experience with storage architectures such as SAN, NAS, and RAID
Proven background integrating enterprise physical security platforms-IP cameras, video management, access control, and intrusion systems-with IT infrastructure
Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux, databases (such as SQL), and advanced troubleshooting across devices, applications, servers, and network layers
Valid Driver's License and ability to travel to customer sites as needed
Preferred
Advanced vendor certifications (for example, Cisco professional-level, Microsoft, VMware, or major security platform certifications)
Industry certifications such as BICSI, NICET, NYSESA, or Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Experience with cloud-based or hybrid deployments
Experience with modern DevOps or automation practices
Experience with CPTED or similar design disciplines
Prior work defining standards, runbooks, and playbooks for technical teams
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development and certification support
Company
IK Systems
IK Systems is a security system supplier that offers surveillance, security, and low-voltage solutions for the industrial sector.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melkon Babigian
Owner & CEO
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