Electronic Security Technician (Job ID: 4125) at Valkyrie Enterprises Inc

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

67.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electronic Security Systems, System Engineering, Design, Integration, Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, Alarm Monitoring, Technical Leadership, Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Security Standards, Federal Programs, Team Leadership

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Electronic Security Systems Purpose: * Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Electronic Security Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise-level Electronic Security Systems (ESS) supporting U.S. Government facilities and programs. The Electronic Security Systems Engineer serves as the technical lead for system architecture, integration planning, and engineering oversight for complex security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring systems. This position provides technical leadership and guidance to Engineering Technicians and Field Technicians, ensuring systems are designed, integrated, and deployed in accordance with government standards and program requirements. Job Description: * The Electronic Security Systems Engineer applies advanced engineering principles to the design, integration, and sustainment of electronic security systems supporting federal facilities and critical infrastructure. Typical responsibilities include: * System Engineering & Design * Develop system architectures for integrated electronic security systems * Design access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring systems * Produce system design packages including drawings, schematics, and system diagrams * Develop equipment specifications and bill of materials * Ensure compliance with applicable government standards and regulations * Perform system capacity and performance analysis * Integration & Technical Oversight * Lead system integration efforts involving multiple security subsystems * Oversee configuration and integration of security platforms and network infrastructure * Validate interoperability between access control, IDS, video management, and monitoring systems * Provide engineering support during installation and commissioning * Support troubleshooting of complex system-level issues * Technical Leadership * Provide technical direction to Engineering Technicians and Electronics Technicians * Review installation work and technical documentation for accuracy * Support development of test procedures and system acceptance plans * Participate in system commissioning and acceptance testing * Provide subject matter expertise during system upgrades and modernization efforts * Program Support * Coordinate with government stakeholders, program managers, and installation personnel * Support design reviews, engineering change proposals, and system upgrades * Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and design packages * Support facility security assessments and system modernization planning Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field and at least 6 years of related experience in electronic security systems engineering, design, or integration additional may be used in lieu of a degree. * Must have at least 4 years of experience in electronic security systems engineering, design, or integration. * Experience designing or integrating large-scale electronic security systems. * Strong understanding of integrated security system architectures. * Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and system diagrams. * Knowledge of networked IP-based systems and infrastructure. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desired Qualifications: * Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required) * Experience supporting federal or defense security programs * Knowledge of applicable security system standards including: * Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for Electronic Security Systems * DoD physical security requirements * UL 2050 or other high-security facility standards * Experience with enterprise-level security platforms, such as: * Lenel OnGuard * Milestone XProtect * AMAG Symmetry * Software House C•CURE * Hirsch Velocity * Genetec Security Center * Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams Security Requirements: * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD “Secret” security clearance. * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be able to obtain installation access credentials. Travel Requirements: * Between 0% - 5% Travel, international and domestic, depending on program requirements. * If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ). Physical Requirements: * Ability to access secure facilities and construction areas * Ability to inspect equipment installations and system infrastructure * Occasional lifting of equipment up to 40–50 lbs * Ability to work in both office and field environments * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Communicating with others to exchange information. * Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. * Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Responsibilities

The Electronic Security Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and lifecycle management of electronic security systems for U.S. Government facilities. This includes leading system architecture, integration planning, and providing technical oversight for complex security systems.