Lead Field Technician - Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

Vectrus, Inc; New York, Newark (NY, NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectus? No. The company is Vectrus, Inc. V2X supports Port Authority of NY/NJ’s PIDS at NYC airports, designing, building, and sustaining a 24/7 surveillance system.

The Lead Field Technician role is to coordinate weekly maintenance and oversee field subcontractors within a NY/NJ team. The position requires strong troubleshooting, field leadership, and excellent written/verbal communication. A two-year technical degree and SIDA-readiness are essential, with on-site work at Newark, LaGuardia, or

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including 4 years on operational airport security systems.
• Experience leading field activities for technicians.
• Experience managing subcontractors on projects of varying size.
• Experience with testing equipment (multimeter, battery tester, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge via Federal background check and enroll in FBI’s Rap Back program.
• Experience with Windows/Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly maintenance and project schedules as directed by Site/Ops/Project Lead.
• Support field systems maintenance, installations, and ad-hoc requests; inspect and guide other technicians.
• Learn equipment and troubleshoot via manuals and on-the-job training with leads and engineers.
• Generate daily field activity reports by V2X technicians.
• Oversee subcontractors for PIDS installations within larger projects.
• Coordinate with site lead, ops lead, technicians, supply chain, and engineering to execute schedules.
• Create checklists and assist with scheduling; propose process improvements.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for hotline support.

Skills

Field leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Airport security systems

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Multimeter

Battery tester

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

General Function

V2X is seeking a Lead Field Technician to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Perimeter Intrusion and Detection System (PIDS) deployed at the metro NY airports. The PIDS Lead Field Technician works as part of a New York/New Jersey based System Engineering and Maintenance team that designs, builds, integrates, tests, maintains, and supports this 24 * 7 operational surveillance system.

This position will be primarily responsible for supporting the Site Lead & Ops Lead with coordination and execution of the weekly maintenance and installation schedules and field subcontractor oversight. The selected candidate should be self-starting and inquisitive with good written and verbal communication skills and thrive in the challenges of working in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Specific Duties

• Execute the weekly program maintenance and project schedules & priorities provided by the Site Lead, Ops Lead or assigned Project Lead.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks in support of ongoing field systems through preventative & corrective maintenance and sensor installations and also support ad-hoc request (site walk as required, inspect quality of other technician work, train and give guidance as required etc.)
• Learn all equipment, their uses & field troubleshooting by way of researching existing O&M manuals and OJT in the field with site/ops leads and engineers
• Generate daily reports of field activities by V2X technician
• Provide oversight of subcontractors for ongoing PIDS installations as part of larger PANYJ construction projects
• Coordinate with site lead, ops lead, field technicians, supply chain and engineering to execute project & maintenance schedule
• Create checklists and assist with creation of schedules, as required
• Assess and recommend improvement to the existing processes & procedures
• Participate in a rotation of 24 * 7 on-call hotline support

Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years professional experience including 4 years supporting operational airport security systems.
• Experience leading field activities for field technicians
• Experience managing subcontractors on small or large projects
• Experience with testing equipment (multimeter, battery tester, etc.)
• Candidate must be able to obtain a SIDA badge from the customer (PANYNJ) by completing a Federal background check and agree to enroll in FBI’s Rap Back program.
• Experience with Windows/Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Physical Activities

• Climbing up and down stairs/ladders, as required.
• Driving program vehicles (SUV primarily)
• Driving and operating bucket trucks for maintenance of field equipment

Education

• A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.

Location

• The candidate must live in the New York City / Northern New Jersey metro area and be able to work from our offices at either the Newark, LaGuardia, or JFK airports. A 24/7 on call rotation is a requirement for this position.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.