Lenel Subject Matter Expert (Level III) – Electronic Security Systems

Peraton • Norfolk, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Lenel Subject Matter Expert (Level III) to serve as the program’s technical authority for Lenel OnGuard and integrated electronic security and alarm systems supporting the Commander, Navy Installations Command N6 Regional Support program. The role supports Navy regions, with a primary onsite location at a Government facility in Norfolk, Virginia, and travel to regional sites as mission requirements dictate. The systems protect Navy installations and include access control, alarms, video surveillance, and local and regional alarm monitoring systems.

The SME will keep security systems operating, provide technical support for Lenel and other alarm platforms, sustain regional alarm monitoring, maintain accurate system records, and support cybersecurity compliance. The role also defines system and operational requirements, analyzes performance data, leads testing and evaluation, develops training, advises Navy leadership on modernization and cybersecurity, and mentors technicians and engineers. On-call support is required for critical outages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. and 7 years, Master’s degree and 10 years, Associate’s degree and 14 years, or no degree and 16 years.
• Hands-on DoD project experience in at least three of these five areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training. Experience in these areas may overlap.
• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) Personnel Clearance Level at the start of employment, maintained for the life of the assignment.
• Favorable background investigation and FBI fingerprint check on file, and eligibility for a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Lenel OnGuard Associate certification or higher.
• Current DoD 8140 compliance based on DCWF code 451 Systems Administrator – Intermediate Level, or ability to earn it within six months of starting.
• Willingness to travel to regional sites as mission requirements dictate.
• Ability to provide on-call support for critical outages.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LAMAS/RAMAS and enterprise alarm monitoring architectures.
• Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIG implementation, and ATO documentation.
• Familiarity with Navy and DoD installation systems such as DBIDS, E911 and Regional Dispatch Centers, and FRCS/OT.
• Experience leading technical teams and briefing senior Government stakeholders.
• IAM Level III or other advanced cybersecurity certifications.
• Lenel OnGuard Professional or higher-level LenelS2 certification.
• Experience with other alarm and access control platforms: SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, or AMAG.
• Experience supporting CNIC, NAVFAC, or other U.S. Navy installation programs.
• Proficiency with Remedy or other ITSM tools and with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and the ability and motivation to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Lenel OnGuard access control systems, including card readers, controllers, panels, door hardware interfaces, intrusion detection sensors, and integrated CCTV/video surveillance.
• Provide technical support for regional Lenel and other alarm platforms, including SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, and AMAG, and advise Government users on system operation.
• Integrate, administer, test, monitor, and sustain local and regional alarm monitoring systems (LAMAS/RAMAS), including fire and intrusion detection alarm feeds.
• Update alarm databases, cardholder and access-level records, and notification systems when installation configurations change.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, integration, and testing.
• Support cybersecurity compliance through patching, vulnerability scans, configuration management, and documentation supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Manage trouble tickets in the Remedy ticketing system, conduct site surveys, and report system status.
• Maintain SOPs, as-built drawings, maintenance logs, equipment inventories, warranties, licenses, and spare-parts records.
• Train operators and end users.
• Coordinate with Navy security and public safety personnel and equipment manufacturers to resolve outages; provide on-call support for critical outages.
• Serve as the program’s technical authority for Lenel OnGuard and integrated electronic security and alarm systems across the region.
• Define system and operational requirements, analyze performance data, lead test and evaluation, and develop training programs.
• Advise Navy leadership on technology refresh, modernization, cybersecurity posture, and standardization.
• Mentor technicians and engineers, establish technical standards, and represent the program at reviews and briefings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Depending on the position, potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior