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Senior Advance Application / System Sales Engineer (Fire Security)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will act as a technical bridge between sales, customers, and product teams within the Electronic Security domain , covering Access Control and Video Management Systems .
The role is primarily focused on pre-sales solutioning, technical consulting, and customer engagement , with an additional responsibility of providing targeted post-sales field support and escalations .
This position requires a strong ability to design, position, and validate security solutions , along with hands-on expertise to support deployment challenges across both software and hardware layers of integrated security systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Sales Engagement & Solutioning (Core Focus)
- Perform specification compliance and design reviews for electronic security systems, including access control and video surveillance solutions .
- Provide technical consultancy and system architecture guidance to customers, consultants, and internal sales teams.
- Translate customer requirements into end-to-end security solutions , including:
- Access Control Systems (cards, readers, controllers, supervisory software)
- Video Systems (cameras, NVRs, video management systems)
- Integration with third-party systems such as Time & Attendance, Visitor Management, and Canteen Management systems
- Develop and deliver technical demonstrations aligned with customer use cases and operational needs.
- Plan and execute Proof of Concepts (PoCs), pilot deployments, and solution validations .
- Support technical discussions with consultants and stakeholders , influencing specifications and design standards.
- Conduct technical enablement and training programs for sales teams to strengthen solution positioning.
- Deliver product updates, solution insights, and technical knowledge sessions .
2. Post-Sales Technical Support (Targeted)
- Provide on-site field support for complex deployments, commissioning challenges, and critical escalations.
- Support integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across deployed security systems.
- Perform RMA diagnostics and failure analysis across hardware components (controllers, readers, cameras) and software systems.
- Act as a technical escalation point for high-impact customer issues requiring deep system expertise.
- Participate in beta testing and validation of new product introductions (NPIs) in live environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve product gaps and enhance solution robustness .
Required Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in Electronic Security Systems , including Access Control and Video Surveillance solutions .
- Strong background in pre-sales engineering, system design, and customer-facing technical roles .
- Experience working with consultants, system integrators, and enterprise customers .
- Exposure to full project lifecycle (design deployment commissioning support).
- Proven ability to balance solutioning responsibilities with hands-on field troubleshooting .
Technical Skills
Core Technologies
- Access Control Systems (cards, readers, controllers, supervisory platforms)
- Video Surveillance Systems (IP cameras, NVRs, video management systems)
- Integrated security management platforms
Protocols & Integration
- Access control and video protocols (ONVIF, Wiegand, OSDP, RTSP)
- IP networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, PoE)
- Integration with third-party systems via APIs, SDKs, and middleware
- Database fundamentals and system interoperability
System-Level Expertise
- Strong understanding of end-to-end security system architecture
- Ability to work across:
- Hardware (controllers, card readers, cameras, edge devices)
- Software (management platforms, databases, analytics, user interfaces)
- Hands-on experience in commissioning, diagnostics, system tuning, and fault isolation
Tools
- Engineering design and system configuration tools
- Commissioning, debugging, and diagnostic utilities
Network and system analysis tools
Domain Skills
- Strong understanding of security requirements across commercial buildings, data centers, airports, hospitals, and critical infrastructure .
- Knowledge of security system design principles, standards, and compliance requirements .
- Awareness of emerging trends in video analytics, identity management, and integrated security ecosystems .
- Ability to map operational and business requirements to technical security architectures .
Customer-Facing & Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills , with the ability to clearly explain complex security solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement , working with customers, consultants, system integrators, and internal teams.
- Consultative mindset focused on understanding customer security challenges and delivering value-driven solutions.
- Ability to influence design decisions and manage technical objections effectively .
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , particularly in live and high-pressure environments.
- Ability to operate with ownership, responsiveness, and adaptability .
- Skilled in delivering technical training and knowledge transfer sessions .
Behavioral Competencies
- Customer-first mindset with focus on solution outcomes and operational effectiveness
- High accountability and responsiveness
- Strong cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work independently in field environments and time-critical situations
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related engineering disciplines
- Certifications in access control, video systems, or networking technologies
- Exposure to IoT-enabled security, cloud-based video platforms, or analytics-driven security solutions is an advantage
Travel Requirement
- Willingness to travel extensively for customer engagements, site support, PoCs, and solution validation activities
Success Measures
- Contribution to win rates and orders through effective technical solutioning
- Quality and impact of PoCs, demos, and technical engagements
- Support in successful deployment and adoption of integrated security solutions
- Customer satisfaction and resolution effectiveness for escalations
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