Access Control System (ACS) – Consultant

Overview

ACS System Design & Consultancy

• Lead the conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of enterprise ACS solutions for large scale, multi-venue environments.
• Develop technical solution guidelines, system architectures, technology selection, and design verification strategies.
• Conduct business requirements analysis, site surveys, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee detailed solution designs including floor plans, device layouts, wiring diagrams, network topologies, and integration schematics.
• Define access hierarchies, zone-based access logic, visitor management workflows, and dynamic event-based access scenarios.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable industry standards, best practices, and local regulatory requirements.
• Design future-proof, scalable, and interoperable ACS architectures.

Integration & Implementation

• Oversee installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of ACS hardware and software.
• Develop transition and migration plans for upgrading legacy systems to new ACS solutions.
• Define and manage integration strategies with:
• CCTV and video surveillance systems
• Gate barriers and toll gates o ANPR systems for staff, VIP, and service vehicles
• Turnstiles and credentialing systems o Alarm, intrusion detection, fire safety, and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• AI platforms, dashboards, and analytics tools
• Validate access control logic, credential workflows, and system interoperability through testing and operational simulations.

Project Management

• Lead ACS projects end-to-end, from design through commissioning.
• Manage schedules, resources, budgets, risks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including contractors, system integrators, IT teams, and venue operations.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, risk assessments, quality assurance reports, and handover packages.
• Support vendor evaluation, procurement, and quality control of ACS components.

Technical Support & Lifecycle Management

• Develop health check, performance monitoring, and system optimization guidelines.
• Define preventive maintenance strategies and lifecycle management plans.
• Deliver training and consultancy to security and IT teams on ACS operations and best practices.
• Recommend system enhancements, upgrades, and design improvements to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in ACS system design, consultancy, and integration.
• Proven track record delivering ACS solutions for large, complex, multi-function venues.
• Strong experience integrating ACS with CCTV, gate barriers, toll gates, ANPR, turnstiles, BMS, and related systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience in multidisciplinary physical security deployments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Security Technology, or Information Systems.
• Advanced coursework in Security Systems Design is preferred.

Physical Security & Design

• PSP – Physical Security Professional (ASIS)
• CPP – Certified Protection Professional (ASIS)
• CPSM – Certified Physical Security Manager

• Honeywell Pro-Watch Certified Engineer

• HID Global PACS / Mobile Access Certification

Technical Skills

• Hands-on expertise with LenelS2, Genetec, Gallagher, Honeywell, Avigilon, and HID Global.
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols: OSDP, Wiegand, RS-485, TCP/IP, PoE.
• In-depth understanding of credential technologies: MIFARE, DESFire EV3, HID Seos, biometrics, and mobile credentials.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and low-voltage drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Visio for ACS layouts and technical documentation.

• English: Required (Proficient)

• Arabic: Preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Benefits Package