Lenel Subject Matter Expert; Level III Electronic Security Systems

Position: Lenel Subject Matter Expert (Level III) – Electronic Security Systems
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Responsibilities Every gate, door, and alarm on a Navy installation protects Sailors, their families, and mission-critical assets. You'll be the expert who keeps those systems running.

The Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) N6 Regional Support program provides technical and programmatic support to Navy regions around the world. The work spans IT, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP), Enterprise Land Mobile Radio, dispatch and alarm systems, network engineering, Facility Related Control Systems, and information assurance. Our team supports the Regional Dispatch Centers, E911 services, and the local and regional alarm monitoring systems (LAMAS/RAMAS) that sit at the center of installation security.

We're looking for a seasoned Lenel Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the program's technical authority for electronic security and alarm systems. You'll be based mainly at Norfolk, VA. You'll shape requirements, lead testing and training, advise Navy leadership, and guide a team of technicians and engineers.

Why you'll love this role:

Strategic impact:
Shape how the Navy secures its installations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

A trusted advisor:
Work directly with Navy leadership on modernization and cybersecurity decisions.

Build the team:
Mentor technicians and engineers and set the program's technical standards.

Responsibilities What You'll DoKeep the systems running. 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  the go-to alarm expert. Provide technical support for Lenel and other alarm platforms used in the region (SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, and AMAG). Guide Government users on how to operate them.

Power regional alarm monitoring. Integrate, administer, test, monitor, and sustain the local and regional alarm monitoring systems (LAMAS/RAMAS), including fire and intrusion detection alarm feeds.

Keep data accurate. Update alarm databases, cardholder and access-level records, and notification systems whenever installation configurations change.

Prevent problems before they happen. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, integration, and testing.

Secure the systems. Support cybersecurity compliance through patching, vulnerability scans, configuration management, and documentation that supports the Authority to Operate (ATO).Deliver outstanding service. Manage trouble tickets in the Remedy ticketing system, conduct site surveys, and report system status.

Document and teach. Maintain SOPs, as-built drawings, maintenance logs, equipment inventories, warranties, licenses, and spare parts records. Train operators and end users.

Team up. Work with Navy security and public safety personnel and with equipment manufacturers (OEMs)…