Engineering Technician - ESS, Alarms, Access Control, CCTV

CompQsoft Inc; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CompQsoft Inc is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to install, maintain, and sustain Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems for the U.S. Navy. The role requires local and remote travel to naval sites, serving as the on-site technical representative for IDS, ACS and CCTV systems.

You will lead system installation, cable pathways, SATs, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with CM protocols. A DoD clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; an Associate degree or industry cert in Alarm/Access Control preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years in installation/repair of complex electronic systems; DoD or large-scale federal surveillance experience preferred.
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret or eligibility to obtain one.
• Travel: Frequent travel to naval sites (up to 50%).
• Technical skills: Proficient in Access Control, IDS, Alarm Systems and CCTV; strong networking and schematics reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure ACS, IDS, CCTV at designated sites.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot down to component level.
• Upgrade hardware/software and manage CM-compliant changes.
• Document actions and maintain accurate records in maintenance system.

Skills

Access Control Systems

Intrusion Detection

CCTV

Networking (TCP/IP)

Troubleshooting

Electrical & Wiring

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree or industry certification in Alarm or Access Control

Tools

LENEL

DMP

BOSCH

MAGNASPHERE

MILESTONE

Axis Cameras

Job description

Description

Description:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Engineering Technician to provide installation, maintenance, and sustainment support for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Security Surveillance Systems used by the U.S. Navy . This role requires local and remote travel to Naval sites. The FSE will be the primary technical representative on-site, responsible for the operational readiness of IDS, ACS and CCTV systems.

System Installation and Deployment

• Installation: Work with Team Lead to execute the physical installation and configuration of ACS, IDS, CCTV surveillance systems at designated operational sites.
• Cabling and Infrastructure: Create cable pathways via cable trays, conduits, or underground.
• EO/IR Configuration: Perform initial setup, alignment, calibration, and bore-sight procedures for multi-sensor camera systems.
• System Integration: Integrate proprietary sensor systems with local network infrastructure and command-and-control (C2) interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow back to the operations center.
• Acceptance Testing: Perform rigorous site acceptance testing (SAT) and functional checks to verify system performance meets technical specifications and documented requirements.

Maintenance and Sustainment

• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and rapidly diagnose and repair complex system failures (corrective maintenance).
• Specialized Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot issues down to the component level, including ACS control panels, IDS control Panels, CCTV Servers, NVRs, Card Readers, BMS Door Strikes, Motion Sensors and more.
• System Upgrades: Perform hardware and software upgrades, patches, and modifications to deployed systems, adhering to strict configuration management (CM) protocols.
• Inventory Management: Manage, track, and secure spare parts, specialized tools, and test equipment (TMDE) inventory for assigned systems and deployment sites.

Documentation

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of all maintenance actions, repairs, system configurations, and logbook entries in the designated maintenance management system.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all installation and maintenance activities adhere to strict industry, client, and local safety standards, especially when working at heights (towers, mast installations).

Requirements

• Education: Must have a High School Diploma.
• Preferably an Associates Degree or industry certification in Alarm or Access Control or a related technical field. (Field experience may substitute for a degree.)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in the installation and repair of complex electronic systems, with a minimum of 2 years supporting DoD or large-scale federal surveillance systems (e.g., alarms, access control, cctv).
• Clearance: Must possess or be immediately eligible to receive an Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Preferred Experience: LENEL, DMP, BOSCH, MAGNASPHERE, MILESTONE, CCTV, AXIS Cameras, HIRSCH Velocity, ACE Access Control
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert-level knowledge of Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Alarm Systems and CCTV.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting network communications (TCP/IP, serial links), Card Readers, Door Strikes, Motion Sensor, Cameras, DVRs, Controllers, etc.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Proficiency with test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Travel Requirement: Must be willing and able to travel frequently (up to 50%).
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work safely at heights and in various environmental conditions (extreme heat/cold).