Engineering Technician - ESS, Alarms, Access Control, CCTV

CompQsoft, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CompQsoft, Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician to install, configure, and sustain Access Control, IDS, and CCTV systems for U.S. Navy sites. Travel to Naval facilities is required, with on-site and remote service as needed.

You will handle installation, integration with local networks, SAT testing, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring system readiness. Familiarity with LENEL, CCTV cameras, and test equipment is beneficial; DoD clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associates or industry certs preferred.
• 2–5 years hands-on installation/repair of complex electronic systems; 2+ years supporting DoD/federal surveillance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or immediate eligibility.
• Experience with LENEL, DMP, BOSCH, MAGNASPHERE, MILESTONE, CCTV, AXIS a plus.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals; strong troubleshooting and test equipment skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deploy ACS, IDS, CCTV at designated sites.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; diagnose complex failures.
• Troubleshoot network communications, card readers, door strikes, cameras, DVRs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety compliance.

Skills

Access control

Intrusion detection

CCTV systems

Network troubleshooting

Card readers

Door strikes

Motion sensors

Cameras and DVRs

Reading schematics

Test equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or cert in alarm/access control

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job 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).