Data Engineer (contract)

The Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Engineer/Designer is a critical role responsible for overseeing the successful design of complex security projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a deep understanding of security systems and technologies. Key Responsibilities • Project Management: • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines. • Track project progress and identify potential risks and issues • Proactively address challenges and implement solutions. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. • Effectively oversee project closeouts and lessons learned • Manage project budgets and resources effectively. • Technical Expertise: • Possess a strong understanding of security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems. • Review and approve design packages, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements. • Coordinate with design teams to develop accurate and detailed design documentation. • Oversee the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment and materials. • Ability to explain and enforce application of security standards to other stakeholders • Create security design packages, ensuring all designs comply with industry, federal, state, and local codes (e.g., NFPA) and client requirements. • Utilize working knowledge of CAD and BlueBeam to develop and review design documentation. • Client Relationship Management: • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. • Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and expectations. • Proactively address client concerns and resolve issues. • Ability to attend and communicate in weekly stakeholder meetings • Conduct monthly meetings to report projects' progress and statuses with leadership • Team Leadership: • Mentor and guide team members to ensure optimal performance. • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment. • Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team progress. • Manage a trusted environment to foster productivity and value • Quality Assurance: • Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet high standards. • Conduct regular quality assurance reviews and audits. • Identify and address quality issues promptly. Qualifications • Proven experience in project management, specifically within the physical security or low-voltage systems industry. • In-depth technical knowledge of security systems (ACS, SVS, Intrusion Detection, Fire Alarm). • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, as well as life safety and fire codes. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., SmartSheets, Google Suite) and design tools (e.g., iBwave) • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Additional Skills (Preferred) • Professional certifications such as iBwave, PMP, CPP, or CSPM. • Knowledge of LEED and CPTED principles. • Experience in the construction and facility management industries. • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. • Effective communication and collaboration skills The Security Designer is a critical role responsible for leading complex security projects from design and inception through to successful completion. You will act as a key technical leader, ensuring projects meet and exceed client expectations while adhering to the highest industry standards. This position requires a strong technical foundation in security systems, exceptional project management skills, and a proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. ============= KPMG seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). KPMG complies with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider. KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 75 90 USD hourly