Security Technologist - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks a Security Technologist to assess, design, procure, install, inspect, and maintain technology-based security systems. You will advise users on technical security issues and conduct training on new security technology.

Responsibilities include evaluating and testing security solutions against evolving threats, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring system integrity across physical security environments at Fort Meade and

Qualifications

• Experience with technology-based security systems or equipment such as alarms, access control, CCTV.
• Ability to assess and test new security technologies.
• Willingness to train users on new technology.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, procure, install, inspect and maintain technology-based security systems and equipment.
• Evaluate and test security technologies to protect against threats.
• Advise users on technical security issues and conduct training on new technology.

Skills

Computer systems administration

Systems networking

Security systems training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

Cipher locks

CCTV

Job description

Do you want to make an impact on protecting physical security systems? Security Technologists assess, design, procure, install, inspect, and maintain technology-based security systems and equipment (such as alarms, locks, access control, or CCTV). Security Technologists evaluate and test new security technologies to protect against various terrorist threats and advise users on technical security issues and conduct training on new technology.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: computer systems administration; systems networking; building, installing, maintaining, or training on technology-based security systems or equipment (for example, alarms, access control, closed circuit TV, and cipher locks).

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.