Low Voltage Technician (Subject Matter Expert) - Able to Obtain Secret Clearance

Akima; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

RiverTech, an Akima company, is seeking a Low Voltage Technician (Subject Matter Expert) to support USCIS in Vermont. You will install, test, and maintain electronic security systems, review plans, and coordinate with facilities and vendors on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cabling, ACS/VSS/IDS systems, and proficient Microsoft Office/SharePoint skills. This on-site role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cabling (Cat5/Cat6) and cable installation, and rack-and-stack of switches, servers, panels, and workstations.
• Experience/familiarity with supporting and/or installing electronic security systems (ACS, VSS, IDS).
• Proficient in security systems and reading technical drawings and reviewing building plans for accuracy of cabling and security setup.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint or similar collaboration tools.
• Ability to support security meetings by attending the meeting and providing expertise.
• Ability to conduct onsite inspections for scheduling testing services.
• Ability to provide project management support to manage projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with proven ability to produce clear written correspondence and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively within cross-functional teams under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the SME for USCIS on low voltage matters.
• Schedule testing services in designated facilities.
• Review building plans for accuracy of cabling and security setup.
• Note changes and deficiencies to projects and making corrections after it has been approved by the project manager assigned to the project.
• Support security meetings by attending the meeting and providing expertise.
• Create security cabling requirements into existing Statement of Work.
• Coordinate security vulnerability scanning designated Operations Center and domain.
• Operate as the point of contact between designated facilities and divisions when providing technical support.
• Maintain a positive relationship with outside vendors.
• Provide support to Electronic Security Engineer during Access Control System deployments.
• Track and research information pertaining to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video surveillance for all designated facilities.
• Review the installation of low voltage cable and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices.
• Inspect security cable installations remote or on-site.
• Review analog installations for facilities.
• Provide technical plans to support Security application and systems.
• Provide a cost estimate by creating a bill of material for IT-related infrastructure.

Skills

Cabling experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

RiverTech is looking for a Low Voltage Technician (Subject Matter Expert) to work in South Burlington, VT. This position supports Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Vermont, providing support installation and maintenance of electronic security systems to include new installations and change of existing construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the SME for USCIS on low voltage matters.
• Schedule testing services in designated facilities.
• Review building plans for accuracy of cabling and security setup.
• Note changes and deficiencies to projects and making corrections after it has been approved by the project manager assigned to the project.
• Support security meetings by attending the meeting and providing expertise.
• Creates security cabling requirements into existing Statement of Work.
• Coordinates security vulnerability scanning designated Operations Center and domain.
• Operates as the point of contact between designated facilities and divisions when providing technical support.
• Maintains a positive relationship with outside vendors.
• Provides support to Electronic Security Engineer during Access Control System deployments.
• Tracks and research information pertaining to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and
• Video surveillance for all designated facilities.
• Other duties could require:
  • Review the installation of low voltage cable and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices.
  • Inspect security cable installations remote or on-site.
  • Review analog installations for facilities.
  • Provides technical plans to support Security application and systems.
  • Provides a cost estimate by creating a bill of material for IT-related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cabling (Cat5/Cat6) and cable installation, and rack-and-stack of switches, servers, panels, and workstations.
• Experience/Familiarity with supporting and/or installing electronic security systems (Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS))
• Proficient in security systems and reading technical drawings and reviewing building plans for accuracy of cabling and security setup.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint or similar collaboration tools.
• Ability to support security meetings by attending the meeting and providing expertise.
• Ability to conduct onsite inspections for scheduling testing services.
• Ability to provide project management support to manage projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with proven ability to produce clear written correspondence and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively within cross-functional teams under minimal supervision.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance eligibility.
• Valid U.S. driver's license as driving is required within the state for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Electrical experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with security vendors such as C-cure 9000, Gallagher Command Center, Lenel, Milestone Network Video.

Job ID

2026-24436

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$30.30 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.