Electronic Security Engineer

CertiPath; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays (7)

Job summary

CertiPath is seeking an Electronic Security Engineer to join a fast-paced Federal Program team in the DC metro area. You will manage a hands-on testing lab, deploy cutting-edge security solutions, and contribute to nationwide physical security programs.

The role requires a U.S. citizenship, a compatible bachelor’s degree, and 4 years in security with hands-on PACS/VMS/IDS installation. Onsite in Springfield, VA & Arlington, VA, with occasional travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with physical access control, video management, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to analyze test results and produce clear reports and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, orderly laboratory and enable quick access to equipment and results.
• Install, configure, integrate, and update electronic security hardware and software (PACS, IDS, VMS, Intercom, Network).
• Evaluate products for capability, interoperability, and policy compliance; advise on installation standards.
• Develop test methods and conduct controlled experiments with meaningful results.
• Produce evaluation reports, guides, and procedures detailing tests and limitations.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and power issues; reproduce field problems.
• Coordinate with manufacturers’ reps to obtain technical information and resolve problems.
• Test PACS components for compliance with federal policies and requirements.
• Maintain inventories, diagrams, records, and test documentation.
• Prepare equipment and labs for stakeholder demonstrations and reviews.
• Travel up to 10% outside DC area as needed for periodic validation.

Skills

Technical testing

Technical reporting

Lab operations

Analytical reasoning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience in a related field

Tools

PACS

IDS

VMS

Intercom

Windows Server

Virtual Machines

Relational databases

Storage systems

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Want to energize your career?

You will work in a fast-paced environment where you will take a hands-on approach in helping a Federal Agency support its nationwide Physical Security Program Office (Program) by managing a testing and demonstration laboratory. You will have the opportunity to work on and deploy cutting edge solutions. Best of all, you’ll get to grow your experience working alongside smart people to solve problems that make the world a safer, more efficient place.

I’ve never heard of CertiPath. What do you do?

CertiPath is a trusted leader in high-assurance digital identity and access management solutions. Since 2004, we have helped commercial organizations and government agencies modernize how people securely access facilities, networks, and critical resources. With the stability of an established company and the agility of a growing technology business, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our mission is simple: enable secure, trusted access in an increasingly connected world.

What will my responsibilities include as Electronic Security Engineer at CertiPath?

• Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory where equipment and prior test results can be obtained quickly.
• Install, configure, integrate, and update electronic security hardware and software (PACS, IDS, VMS, Intercom, Network).
• Evaluate new, emerging, and returned products for capability, limits, interoperability, maturity, Federal policy compliance, and fitness for Program use or reuse. Advise stakeholders on resulting changes to installation and configuration standards.
• Develop practical test methods for new product/configuration evaluation and conduct controlled experiments that produce meaningful, repeatable results.
• Analyze test results and produce evaluation reports, technical guides, and procedures explaining what was tested, how it was tested, what was learned, and any limitations or unresolved questions.
• Reproduce field-reported problems to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, cabling, power, configuration, and integration issues.
• Facilitate lab activities with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain technical information and resolve problems.
• Test PACS hardware and software components to ensure compliance with Federal security policies, standards and functional requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories, labels, diagrams, photographs, configuration records, and test documentation.
• Prepare equipment and test environments for Program stakeholder demonstrations and stakeholder reviews.
• Most of your time will be local to the DC area, but at the request of the Program, you’ll have the opportunity to travel up to 10% of the time outside the DC area to perform periodic validation of Physical Security installations performed by third parties and issue reports on findings.

Location

• Springfield, VA & Arlington, VA – onsite 5 days per week

What qualifications do you look for?

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4 years of total experience in the security industry, 2 years of which includes performing hands-on installation and configuration of integrated Physical Access Control, Video Management, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Experience integrating a variety of electronic security devices.
• System administrator level knowledge of Windows servers, virtual machines, relational databases, and storage systems, plus knowledge of IP addressing, switching, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and electronic test equipment, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds to install equipment for testing.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical results and produce clear, well-organized reports, procedures, and technical guides based on hands-on testing or experimentation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

We’re extra impressed by folks who have:

• Specific experience and/or certification in Hirsch Velocity and IQSight BVMS products.
• IT and PACS Security Certification (e.g., Comp TIA Security+, PSP, CSEIP, CSCIP/G or CISSP).
• Working knowledge of HSPD-12, FIPS 201-3 and NIST publications (800-116-1, 800-53-5, 800-73-4).
• Experience developing technical guidance for a systems or software manufacturer (e.g., installation manuals, technical bulletins).

What kind of benefits does CertiPath offer?

At CertiPath, we value trust, flexibility, and investing in our people. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work, continue to grow, and enjoy life outside of work.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options, 401(k) with a generous company match, company-paid Life, AD&DD, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
• Unlimited PTO, seven company holidays, & a company-wide week-long break at the end of each year, flexible working hours that support work-life balance.
• LifeMart employee discount program.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning support.

CertiPath is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.