Senior Electronic Security Engineer

MANDEX•Charleston, SC
•Onsite

About The Position

Provide senior-level engineering and technical expertise for the design, integration, implementation, testing, and sustainment of electronic security systems. Lead and support the development, integration, and deployment of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, alarm, and integrated security management systems. Collaborate with Government Project Leads, IPT Leads, Systems Engineers, CORs, and contractor personnel to define requirements and develop effective security solutions. Develop, review, and maintain engineering plans, system requirements, designs, technical specifications, test plans, and other required technical documentation. Evaluate electronic security technologies, products, and solutions; identify technical risks and develop recommendations and solutions that meet operational, technical, and security requirements. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout system planning, design, testing, deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and ongoing sustainment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the electronic security systems field.
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering, design, integration, implementation, testing, or sustainment of electronic security systems and solutions.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and engineering support for complex electronic security and physical security systems.
  • Experience evaluating electronic security products, technologies, and solutions and developing recommendations based on operational and technical requirements.
  • Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation, system designs, technical specifications, test documentation, and other technical deliverables.
  • Experience coordinating with Government customers, project managers, systems engineers, security professionals, and other technical stakeholders.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a secret security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with electronic security technologies such as access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, alarm systems, security communications, and integrated security management systems is highly desirable.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, military, or other high-security environments is highly desirable.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification is highly desirable.
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is highly desirable.
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification is highly desirable.
  • Candidates possessing both CPP and PSP certifications are strongly preferred.
  • Other relevant electronic security, physical security, or manufacturer/OEM certifications, including Certified Systems Engineering and Integration Professional (CSEIP) or applicable OEM certifications, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level engineering and technical expertise for the design, integration, implementation, testing, and sustainment of electronic security systems.
  • Lead and support the development, integration, and deployment of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, alarm, and integrated security management systems.
  • Collaborate with Government Project Leads, IPT Leads, Systems Engineers, CORs, and contractor personnel to define requirements and develop effective security solutions.
  • Develop, review, and maintain engineering plans, system requirements, designs, technical specifications, test plans, and other required technical documentation.
  • Evaluate electronic security technologies, products, and solutions; identify technical risks and develop recommendations and solutions that meet operational, technical, and security requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout system planning, design, testing, deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and ongoing sustainment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Basic Life & Disability insurances
  • Voluntary AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (MANDEX, Inc offer pre-tax and post-tax Roth contributions, and match 100% of the first 6% elected contribution)
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