Senior Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Job summary

A leading security engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Engineer to oversee design and implementation of security systems for Department of Defense projects. This role involves technical oversight across multiple security components, including access controls and intrusion detection systems. Applicants should possess a professional engineer license and have extensive experience in electronic systems. Competitive benefits are offered, and travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in electronic security systems.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer license is required.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems involving access control and intrusion detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical oversight for security systems.
• Support integration with related environments.
• Prepare engineered drawings and specifications.

Skills

10 years of experience in electronic systems

Active U.S. Professional Engineer license

Experience designing enterprise access control

Knowledge of applicable criteria and standards

Ability to develop device schedules and diagrams

Experience in planning tests and acceptance

Familiarity with cybersecurity for ESS

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Electronic Security Engineer - Department of Defense

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The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Electronic Security Engineer - Department of Defense. The Senior Electronic Security Engineer represents the company on electronic security system engineering for facility control system projects. The role leads design and technical oversight for access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems, and supports integration with related Industrial Control System environments while maintaining required separation and reliability. Responsibilities include engineered drawings, specifications, device layouts, network and server architecture, sequences of operation, acceptance testing, and commissioning. This role supports a Department of Defense mission and partners with project managers, field teams, and authorities having jurisdiction to deliver code-compliant, reliable systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10 years of experience in electronic systems or information technology with demonstrated experience in electronic security systems.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer license in an appropriate discipline, with ability to seal deliverables as required.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems, including servers, workstations, storage, and network components.
• Knowledge of applicable criteria and standards such as UL 294, UL 1076, NFPA 731, NFPA 70, IBC/IFC, and relevant UFGS sections for ESS.
• Ability to develop device schedules, risers, one-line diagrams, point lists, and integration interfaces, and to produce as-built updates and O&M inputs.
• Experience planning, conducting, and witnessing factory tests, site tests, integrated system tests, and final acceptance.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity touchpoints for ESS platforms and interfaces to other control systems, in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical deliverables.
• Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Manufacturer certifications on common ESS platforms for access control, VMS, and intrusion detection.
• Commissioning support experience and familiarity with three-phase inspections and QC coordination.
• Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline, or an NCEES record to support multi-state licensure.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

• Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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