Senior Electronic Security Engineer

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Engineer to support a government client in Huntsville, Alabama. The role leads ESS project design, oversees subsystem integration, and ensures compliance with DoD criteria and cybersecurity considerations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electronic security, a PE license with CPP or PSP, and the ability to obtain SECRET clearance. Travel to project locations may be required; office-based with site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years in the electronic security systems field.
• Active U.S. PE license AND CPP or PSP certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and engineering oversight for federal ESS projects.
• Develop and review system designs, engineering drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submittals.
• Support design and integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related security systems.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with contract requirements, DoD/USACE criteria, UFC, and UFGS.
• Provide engineering guidance to project managers, field teams, and subcontractors; resolve technical and integration issues.
• Support system installation, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and technical turnover documentation.
• Coordinate network and cybersecurity requirements with qualified technical personnel.
• Support technical estimating, proposal development, and project evaluations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical leadership

Security systems

Federal engineering

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a talented Senior Electronic Security Engineer supporting our government customer in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and engineering oversight for federal electronic security systems (ESS) projects.
• Develop and review system designs, engineering drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submittals.
• Support design and integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related security systems.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with applicable contract requirements, DoD/USACE criteria, UFC, and UFGS.
• Provide engineering guidance to project managers, field teams, and subcontractors; resolve technical and integration issues.
• Support system installation, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and technical turnover documentation.
• Coordinate network and cybersecurity requirements with qualified technical personnel.
• Support technical estimating, proposal development, and project evaluations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Level of Experience Requirements:Minimum ten (10) years in the electronic security systems field.

• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license AND Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.*
• Demonstrated experience with ESS engineering, design, integration, and technical oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel to domestic or international project locations as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and integrated security systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and federal engineering requirements.
• Sound independent technical judgment, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government representatives, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to support multiple projects.

Preferred Skills

• Both CPP and PSP certifications.
• Experience supporting USACE, DoD, or other federal government projects.
• Familiarity with UFC 4-021-02 and applicable UFGS requirements.
• Experience with federal construction, system commissioning, and cybersecurity integration.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Work generally involves sitting, standing, walking, and using computers. Occasional construction-site visits may require navigating uneven surfaces, stairs, and active work areas.

Work Environment

• Physical Setting: Primarily office-based with periodic visits to construction sites and secured government facilities. Appropriate site safety procedures and protective equipment are required.
• Schedule and Flexibility: Full-time, generally Monday through Friday; additional hours and CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required based on project needs.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, we E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC;and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com