Systems Engineer Physical Security
About The Position
Quantum Sky is seeking a Systems Engineer Physical Security to complement a team of network engineers, system administrators, and engineering technicians performing security system design, installation, and maintenance. The role involves complex assignments, including planning and conducting projects of relatively limited scope or portions of larger projects. The engineer selects and adapts plans, techniques, and layouts; coordinates with personnel in related activities to resolve problems; and reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. The position supports access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and other physical security systems. Duties include developing installation and engineering plans, installing and maintaining equipment, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions, and testing systems and components. CONUS and OCONUS travel is required to carry out installation and maintenance activities.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and seven years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of electronic security installation experience.
- Five years of installation experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and physical security systems, including gates, vehicle barriers, and turnstiles.
- Hands-on installation, troubleshooting, or repair experience with either Lenel or Milestone systems.
- Experience installing, troubleshooting, and configuring ACS/IDS, with Lenel as the core access-control system.
- Milestone troubleshooting and configuration experience, specifically working with AXIS cameras as the primary imaging devices.
- At least three years of experience developing Installation and Engineering Design Plans.
- Experience programming and configuring access control solutions.
- Experience programming and configuring Video Management Systems (VMS).
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Active TS clearance with SCI Eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Lenel Certified Expert (LCE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop Installation Design Plans (IDPs) and Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans (BESEPs).
- Review system and error logs for indications of problems.
- Physically inspect access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection devices to ensure functionality and proper alignment.
- Test access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection devices to verify proper operation.
- Test backup battery systems.
- Install access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection equipment according to plans, specifications, and detailed instructions; reinstall repaired or modified equipment as needed.
- Repair access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection devices, including diagnosing malfunctions, disassembling equipment, repairing or replacing components, and aligning, calibrating, and testing modified or repaired equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment and systems in maximum operating condition.
- Isolate faults, repair systems, and test complex-level problems.
- Travel CONUS and OCONUS to perform installation and maintenance activities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
