Electronic Security Technician (Job ID: 4125)

Valkyrie • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees