Senior Security System Engineer

Role Overview Lead the design, integration, and delivery of security systems for High-Speed Rail (HSR) assets including stations, depots, stabling yards, tunnels (where applicable), OCC/CC, and associated back-of-house facilities.

The role covers CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Protection, and integration with security operations platforms (VMS/PSIM) and rail operational systems where required.

Key Responsibilities Develop basis of design, system architecture, and design deliverables for CCTV, ACS, IDS, and perimeter security (fence detection, gate controls, barriers/bollards interfaces as applicable).

Prepare single line diagrams, schematics, device layouts, typical details, camera coverage studies, and door hardware/ACS interface schedules.

Produce equipment schedules, Bill of Materials (BOM), and network block diagrams (core/distribution/access), including VLAN/segmentation concepts for security networks.

Define storage, bandwidth, retention and video analytics requirements aligned to operational needs (public areas, back-of-house, depots, critical rooms).

Develop control room / Security Control Centre layouts and integration requirements (video walls, operator consoles, incident workflows) Integration (HSR Station / Depot / OCC) Define interfaces with OCC/CC operations, including integration with VMS/PSIM, incident management, alarms/events, and situational awareness.

Coordinate interfaces with Telecom/ICT/SCADA/BMS/EMS, including time sync (NTP), cybersecurity boundaries, and system segregation between corporate, operational, and security domains.

Ensure coordination with fire alarm, egress/doors, lifts/escalators (monitoring), building management systems, and public safety operations as required.

Support operational philosophy: alarm zoning, response procedures, access levels, and operational handover requirements.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s in Telecommunication. 12–14 years security systems design on large public/transport/critical facilities. Strong understanding of structured cabling, network design interfaces, and compliance processes.