Electronic Security Engineer — Lab & Field Testing

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

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%.