Senior Electronic Security Systems Architect

Active Security Consulting; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 1,385,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Security designs, develops, implements, and sustains advanced C5ISR and security solutions for government and commercial clients. The Systems Engineer designs, engineers, and documents integrated electronic security systems, communications equipment, and network infrastructure for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities include post-sale engineering support during commissioning, configuring and testing devices, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring compliance with codes and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 7+ years experience related to the duties or equivalent combination.
• Certifications in integrated security systems and network infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture, engineering designs, and integration approaches for enterprise electronic security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion, and network infrastructure.
• Provide post-sale engineering support to installation, service, and technician teams during commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Program, configure, test, and validate security devices and system integrations ensuring proper operation and compliance with design specs.
• Examine hardware and software systems to locate and correct configuration problems per manufacturer specs.
• Evaluate new products and technologies; recommend standardization and adoption.
• Train and provide technical guidance to technician, service, sales, and marketing teams.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and network problems affecting system performance.
• Ensure all work and designs comply with codes, requirements, and internal standards.
• Coordinate with project leadership, manufacturer representatives, and other resources on complex challenges.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Access control systems

Video Management Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

Network infrastructure

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / computer science / IT

Job description

Active Security designs, develops, implements, and sustains advanced C5ISR and security solutions for government and commercial clients. The Systems Engineer designs, engineers, and documents integrated electronic security systems, communications equipment, and network infrastructure for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities include post-sale engineering support during commissioning, configuring and testing devices, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring compliance with codes and internal