Electronics Technician II

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician II to install, troubleshoot, and test electronic security systems such as access control, intrusion sensors, and CCTV for Department of Defense projects.

The role requires both independent work and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning system installation, diagnostics, testing, documentation, and on-site customer training. Travel to various job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IDS, EAC, and IP-based CCTV systems
• Proficient with low-voltage wiring and IP networks
• Certifications in Software House C-Cure 9000 and Lenel are preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain integrated electronic security systems, including IDS, ACS, and CCTV, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with all applicable technical and security standards.
• Perform diagnostics, corrective maintenance, and system verification activities on security hardware, software, and network-connected components.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to support system cutovers, upgrades, and technical assessments.
• Work with blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, sharpening your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Gain valuable experience with conduit and raceway installations, equipment rack assembly, and advanced cable installation and termination.
• Be at the heart of system setups by installing key components like head end equipment, security panels, card readers, and door hardware.
• Collaborate on system configuration and network integration, expanding your knowledge alongside skilled teammates.
• Play an essential role in system verification testing and documentation, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Keep operations running smoothly by managing organized inventories of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Make a direct impact by providing customer training and top-tier technical support on-site.
• Commit to excellence by consistently adhering to safety protocols and quality standards in every project.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Initiative

Problem-solving

Tools

Software House C-Cure 9000 Installer/Maintainer

Software House C-Cure 9000 Advanced Integrator

Lenel Certification

Job description

Summary

We're looking for a Electronic Security Systems Technician II to help install, troubleshoot, and test electronic security systems such as access control, intrusion sensors, and networks. This role involves both working independently and collaborating with a team on Department of Defense security projects.

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain integrated electronic security systems, including IDS, ACS, and CCTV, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with all applicable technical and security standards.
• Perform diagnostics, corrective maintenance, and system verification activities on security hardware, software, and network-connected components.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to support system cutovers, upgrades, and technical assessments.
• Work with blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, sharpening your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Gain valuable experience with conduit and raceway installations, equipment rack assembly, and advanced cable installation and termination.
• Be at the heart of system setups by installing key components like head end equipment, security panels, card readers, and door hardware.
• Collaborate on system configuration and network integration, expanding your knowledge alongside skilled teammates.
• Play an essential role in system verification testing and documentation, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Keep operations running smoothly by managing organized inventories of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Make a direct impact by providing customer training and top-tier technical support on-site.
• Commit to excellence by consistently adhering to safety protocols and quality standards in every project.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IDS, Electronic Access Control (EAC), and IP-Based CCTV systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with low-voltage wiring, IP networks, and alarm systems
• Software House C-Cure 9000 Installer/Maintainer certification preferred.
• Software House C-Cure 9000 Advanced Integrator certification preferred.
• Lenel certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to various job sites as needed
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with proven initiative in problem-solving and troubleshooting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with personal computers, office equipment, basic hand and power tools (e.g., wire cutters, drills, screwdrivers), and testing devices such as multimeters.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook required

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Employees may be required to work at heights using work platforms (lifts) or ladders.

Work Environment:

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.