Systems Engineer III (Fire & Security)

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience , focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do

Under specific direction, assists in the design, configuration, and operation of building systems including security, fire, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e. lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements. Assists in the development of software programs, commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How you will do it

• Design and configure technically complex Security & Fire systems as defined by the contract documents. Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations and bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Use your ability to integrate different Security subsystems with each other.
• Coordinate and create the necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assist in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
• Keep management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues. Assist in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meeting with project field team. Perform value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards. Operate with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for:

Required

• Experience in setting up application deployment (Installation, Configuration, Integration with other components) on Cloud environment based on underlying Application Architecture
• Experience in Disaster Recovery setup
• Administration, Maintenance and support of the Application instances on Reference, Validation and Customer environments
• Identify any known incident resolutions using a knowledge management system
• Apply identified resolutions to the incident and interact with the customer to ensure the incident has been properly resolved
• Antivirus – Symantec (Installation, updates and remediation’s of antivirus client for servers and computers
• Off-shift support for machine moves quarterly maintenance
• Deployment of physical and virtual server deployment, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Ability to learn security software programs (I.E. C-cure9000, Milestone, Genetec)
• Strong technical skills in the domain of Windows Server 2008/2012, Microsoft Hyper-V and SCCM/SCOM/SCVMM is essential
• Basic MS SQL database and scripting skills is an asset Basic MS SQL database and scripting skills is an asset

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $125,000 Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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