Freelance Security Engineer - PSIM / WinGuard - Integrated Security & Automation - The Hague, Netherlands
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Project: Central Security Control Room
Contract: 12 Months – Extensions Possible
Overview
We are seeking a freelance Security Engineer with expertise in integrated security and automation systems, specializing in the WinGuard Security Management System (PSIM).
This role is focused on project delivery — from system installation and configuration through to integration, testing, and commissioning. You will play a critical part in the setup of a mission-critical Central Security Control Room for a high-security government project in The Hague, before handing the system over to operational teams.
Core Responsibilities
WinGuard Security Management System / PSIM
- Install, configure, and commission WinGuard PSIM systems.
- Set up and administer SQL-based databases.
- Apply updates, patches, and hotfixes during rollout.
- Customize workflows, alarm management, and reporting modules.
- Integrate WinGuard with third-party security and automation systems.
Access Control Systems
- Configure door controllers, readers, and access permissions.
- Support credential enrollment and access hierarchy setup.
- Integrate access control into WinGuard for centralized monitoring.
CCTV / Video Surveillance
- Integrate IP-based CCTV and video management systems into WinGuard.
- Configure cameras, streaming protocols, and storage solutions.
- Ensure video systems perform optimally during commissioning.
Alarm & Intrusion Systems
- Configure intrusion detection zones and alarm points.
- Link alarms with CCTV and access control in WinGuard.
- Define escalation procedures and event-driven workflows.
IT & Networking
- Configure networks (TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, routing, switching) for secure communication.
- Deploy and configure Windows Server, Active Directory, and apply security hardening.
- Manage SQL Server as the WinGuard backend.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices in line with project standards.
System Migration & Commissioning
- Support migration from legacy platforms into WinGuard PSIM.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Deliver full project documentation (wiring diagrams, configs, test results).
Testing & Handover
- Perform end-to-end testing across CCTV, Access Control, and Alarm integrations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve commissioning issues.
- Prepare system for operational handover to the client’s permanent security staff.
Compliance & Security Clearance
- Must be eligible for Dutch Government Screening B (highest clearance level).
- Clean criminal and financial record required.
- Adherence to government IT, data protection, and security standards.
If this is of interest, apply now as the client is looking to interview very soon!