Security Proposal Lead
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LocationBogota-Cundinamarca-Colombia
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live4d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering
4+ years of experience in Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and/or construction design activities
Advanced knowledge of electronic security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, fire alarm, and building automation
Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD
Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and responsibilities
Advanced business-level English proficiency (B2+)
Revit experience
Experience with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
Brand certification with Software House, Kantech, Lenel, ExacqVision, ProWatch, or similar platforms
Skills
Fire Alarm systems
Security systems
CCTV
Access Control
Intrusion systems
Building Automation
AutoCAD
Revit
NFPA 70
NFPA 101
Software House
Kantech
Lenel
ExacqVision
ProWatch
About the company
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
About the role
Johnson Controls is looking for a Security Proposal Lead to support security-system opportunities with technical proposal development, estimating, and engineering coordination. This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia and aligned to Pay Grade 171.
Role Overview
In this role, you will support the full proposal lifecycle for security projects, from RFP analysis and design development through pricing, drawings, and handoff support. You will work with internal engineering and commercial teams to prepare accurate, customer-ready proposal packages for fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, intrusion, and building automation solutions.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Support Request for Proposals with takeoffs, bill of material creation, and pricing.
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Create pre-design drawings, shop drawings, submittal drawings, and As-Built drawings based on site surveys and client standards.
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Prepare post-sales design drawings and engineering packages.
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Review project scope, assumptions, and technical requirements to support accurate proposal development.
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Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on high-complexity projects.
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Support internal project review processes and proposal quality checks.
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Provide technical guidance and development support to new hires and engineering team members.
Hiring process
How You Will Do It
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You will keep the proposal process organized, reviewing scope, assumptions, and standards early so the team can price accurately and avoid late surprises.
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You will stay close to the technical details and customer needs, removing obstacles quickly so bids, drawings, and handoffs stay practical and on time.
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You will work openly with sales, application engineers, and project teams, using candid feedback and shared problem-solving to improve every submission.
Requirements
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
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4+ years of experience in Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and/or construction design activities.
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Advanced knowledge of electronic security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, fire alarm, and building automation.
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Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD.
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Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and responsibilities.
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Advanced business-level English proficiency (B2+).
Nice to have
Nice to Have
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Revit experience.
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Experience with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
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Brand certification with Software House, Kantech, Lenel, ExacqVision, ProWatch, or similar platforms.
Benefits
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to contribute to complex security proposals, work closely with experienced engineering and commercial teams, and help deliver high-quality solutions for customers. You will build strong technical exposure across security systems while supporting work that directly impacts project success.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we invite you to apply.
Legal
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.