Facilities Operations Specialist

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Facilities Operation Specialist to support IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

You will manage facility security systems, operate AVIGILON ESS, monitor and report system status, and troubleshoot security components while coordinating with security and engineering teams to keep 24/7 operations secure.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related education/experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, fire prevention, life and safety regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate facility security systems for access control, IDS and surveillance.
• Operate ESS and support investigations.
• Monitor and report status of security systems to the manager.
• Respond, troubleshoot, repair, and triage security components.
• Perform routine maintenance and modernization of system components.
• Coordinate with security and network teams to manage security networks.
• Coordinate maintenance of physical security equipment and access badges.
• Assist with annual physical security inspection of facility perimeters.
• Support configuration management of facility data closet equipment.
• Provide written reports and coordinate troubleshooting with admins and engineers.

Skills

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Work independently

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent + 2 years related education/experience

Job description

Job Overview

HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. We are actively looking for a Facilities Operation Specialist. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, supporting Enterprise‑Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Salary Ranges by Level

• Facilities Coordinator 2: $55,000 – $70,000
• Facilities Coordinator 3: $60,500 – $80,000
• Facilities Coordinator 4: $75,200 – $105,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage and operate facility security systems and processes for access control (ACS), intrusion detection (IDS) and electronic surveillance (ESS).
• Operate Avigilon ESS in support of facility operations and security‑manager directed investigations.
• Monitor, test and report status of security system to the Command Security Manager, including semi‑annual ICD‑705 tests.
• Respond, assess, troubleshoot, repair, and triage security system components as needed; report deficiencies and outages.
• Perform routine system maintenance, repair and modernization of system components to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operation; replace faulty sensors and components; assess impact from emergencies and outages; recommend modernization opportunities for contracts.
• Coordinate with the Command Security Manager, Network Engineers, Information Security Manager and Security Specialist to manage security system networks and components.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of physical security equipment such as boom gates and turnstiles, including limited‑scope assessments and repairs; maintain and operate facility access badge equipment; prepare purchase requests for replacements.
• Assist with the annual physical security inspection of facility compound and building perimeters; act on security‑manager directed requests associated with ESS and IDS systems.
• Support configuration management of facility data closet equipment, including patch panels and voice/data port connections; assign, move and change passwords and phone numbers as requested.
• Provide written reports as required; coordinate troubleshooting and repair with system administrators, network managers and engineers; administer and control the issue of unclassified voice handsets and perform minor system maintenance in coordination with the relevant staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent plus at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Basic technical knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction principles; mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, fire prevention, life and safety regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.

Level Requirements

• Level 2: High‑school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Level 3: High‑school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Level 4: High‑school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of additional education and/or related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical school education preferred.
• Two years of maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Typically does not require lifting more than 40 pounds or operating above three feet. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data and observing performance of task teams.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits, including best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Contact

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. For assistance you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).