[Remote] Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Building People, LLC is seeking an Electronic Security Engineer for the Department of Defense, focusing on design and technical support for security systems. The role involves collaborating with engineers and project managers to ensure reliable, code-compliant systems for access control, intrusion detection, and video management.

Responsibilities

• Provides design and technical support for access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems on facility projects
• Responsibilities include device layouts and risers, network and server architecture inputs, integration with related Industrial Control System environments while maintaining required separation and reliability, submittal reviews, field surveys, acceptance testing support, and as-built and O&M inputs
• Collaborates with senior engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver code-compliant, reliable systems

Skills

• Five (5) years of experience in electronic systems or information technology with demonstrated experience in electronic security systems
• Demonstrated experience designing or integrating enterprise access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems, including servers, workstations, storage, and network components
• Knowledge of applicable criteria and standards such as UL 294, UL 1076, NFPA 731, NFPA 70, IBC/IFC, and relevant UFGS sections for ESS
• Ability to prepare device schedules, risers, one-line diagrams, point lists, and integration interfaces, and to produce as-built updates and O&M inputs
• Experience supporting factory tests, site tests, integrated system tests, and final acceptance
• Familiarity with cybersecurity touchpoints for ESS platforms and interfaces to other control systems, in coordination with cybersecurity teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical deliverables
• Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders
• Manufacturer certifications on common ESS platforms for access control, VMS, and intrusion detection
• Commissioning support experience and familiarity with three-phase inspections and QC coordination
• Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs
• Progress toward PE licensure or relevant professional credentials

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