Lenel Subject Matter Expert (Level III) – Electronic Security Systems
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Lenel Subject Matter Expert to serve as the program’s technical authority for Lenel OnGuard and integrated electronic security and alarm systems supporting the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) N6 Regional Support program. The role is based primarily at a Government facility in Norfolk, Virginia, with travel to regional sites as mission requirements dictate. The program supports Navy regions worldwide across IT, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, dispatch and alarm systems, network engineering, Facility Related Control Systems, and information assurance. The SME will maintain and improve electronic security systems, including Lenel OnGuard access control, alarm platforms, local and regional alarm monitoring systems, and integrated CCTV/video surveillance. The role includes defining system and operational requirements, analyzing performance, leading testing and evaluation, developing training, advising Navy leadership on modernization and cybersecurity, and mentoring technicians and engineers. The position also supports cybersecurity compliance, operational documentation, customer support, and response to critical outages. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance at the start of the assignment and maintain it for its duration, be U.S. citizens, and meet the specified education and relevant-experience combination. A current Lenel OnGuard Associate certification or higher is required, as is DoD 8140 compliance for DCWF code 451 Systems Administrator at the Intermediate Level or the ability to obtain it within six months of starting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Ph.D. and 7 years, a master's degree and 10 years, an associate degree and 14 years, or no degree and 16 years.
- Hands-on DoD project experience in at least three of the following five areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training. Experience in these areas may overlap.
- Active Top Secret/SCI Personnel Clearance Level at the start of the assignment, 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.
- Current Lenel OnGuard Associate certification or higher, such as OnGuard Professional.
- DoD 8140 compliance for DCWF code 451 Systems Administrator at the Intermediate Level, or the ability to earn it within six months of starting.
- Willingness to travel to regional sites as the mission requires.
- Ability to work on-site at a Government facility in Norfolk, Virginia.
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, 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 a higher-level LenelS2 certification.
- Experience with SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, or AMAG alarm and access control platforms.
- Experience supporting CNIC, NAVFAC, or other U.S. Navy installation programs.
- Proficiency with Remedy or other ITSM tools and Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and the ability 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 alarm platforms, including SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, and AMAG, and guide Government users in operating them.
- 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 technical authority for Lenel OnGuard and integrated electronic security and alarm systems across the region.
- Define systems and operational requirements, analyze performance data, lead test and evaluation, and build 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.
- Travel to regional sites as mission requirements dictate.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- 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 for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
