Electronic Security Systems Technologist, Onsite

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We are seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technologist.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Design, install, configure, and operate physical and technical security systems.
• Be part of the team of key personnel to plan, test, troubleshoot, and repair intrusion detection (IDS) and access control systems (ACS).
• Interact with all levels of customers in a high security environment.
• Collaborate with project managers, facilities personnel and contractors on security related projects.
• Perform day to day operational activities for high security spaces including responding, assessing, and categorizing security alarms.
• Be available to respond to emergency calls during non‑operational hours and work deviated schedules when necessary and as scheduled.
• Assist in conducting laboratory experiments and acquiring performance data.
• Analyze data, gather metrics, and recommend modifications to system components or test procedures to meet desired specifications and requirements.
• Support a wide range of computer hardware and software, including servers, file storage subsystems, workstations, and peripherals.
• Determine integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security needs and management.
• Perform special assignments related to high‑level security systems design and installation.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$62,400 - $120,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• High school diploma.
• Experience with low‑voltage control systems infrastructure.
• Knowledge of design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronics, alarms and access control sensors, distributed systems controls, control sensors, and power supplies.
• Experience with control systems configuration management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.

• Experience in electrical trades, electronics, physical security, or related field.
• Experience with Lenel OnGuard access control and intrusion detection systems.
• Knowledgeable in low voltage electrical systems or electronic systems.
• Proven knowledge of logical security systems interface.
• Knowledge in Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Experience with specialized key production and knowledge of lock installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Self‑motivated and customer‑focused with ability to work independently with little or no daily direction.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled and as needed.
• Able to travel when necessary.

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