Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer

Chenega Security SBU; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU seeks a Systems Engineer for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to serve as a senior technical lead responsible for engineering, integration, sustainment, and continuous improvement of PFPA's enterprise ESS environment.

You will provide lifecycle systems engineering across VSS, ACS, IDS, identity management, and PSIM platforms, driving modernization efforts and ensuring mission readiness with robust cyber hygiene.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale IP-based video surveillance systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, or identity management platforms.
• Proven ability to analyze complex systems and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in technical reports and executive briefings.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Must pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering resource for enterprise Video Surveillance and Electronic Security Systems.
• Provide lifecycle systems engineering including requirements, integration, performance, and sustainment.
• Develop recommendations to improve reliability, security posture, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to support ESS capabilities and modernization.
• Plan and execute ESS engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate maintenance to minimize disruptions and maintain system availability.
• Review changes and updates for compliance with requirements.
• Direct troubleshooting for complex hardware, software, networking, and integration issues.

Skills

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Intrusion detection systems

Identity management platforms

PSIM platforms

Cybersecurity posture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related discipline

Fifteen years of experience in enterprise security (in lieu of advanced education)

Tools

BVMS certification

AMAG Symmetry certification

Software House C certification

CURE certification

PMP certification

SEP certification

Job description

Chenega Security SBU seeks a Systems Engineer for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to serve as a senior technical lead responsible for engineering, integration, sustainment, and continuous improvement of PFPA's enterprise ESS environment.

You will provide lifecycle systems engineering across VSS, ACS, IDS, identity management, and PSIM platforms, driving modernization efforts and ensuring mission readiness with robust cyber hygiene.