Senior Physical Security Technician – Onsite in Wahiawa, HI

Piper Companies; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus offered

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to design, install, and maintain advanced physical security and ESS for a DoD mission in Wahiawa, HI. Lead site surveys, prepare IDPs, and ensure SIPH-compliant designs with Lenel and Axis tech.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, CompTIA Security+ and strong leadership skills to guide installation teams in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; or 10+ years of equivalent professional experience without a degree.
• 5+ years of experience developing Installation Design Packages (IDPs) and Base Electronics Systems Engineering Plans (BESEPs).
• 5+ years of experience conducting site surveys, managing systems installations, and supporting field operations for IT and electronic security systems.
• Hands-on experience with Lenel access control systems and products.
• Experience supporting Axis video surveillance solutions.
• Experience administering Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical personnel.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Ability to work onsite in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, test, and maintain Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV, and IDS.
• Develop and validate engineering drawings per DoD standards and practices.
• Provide engineering support through technical reviews, product selection, surveys, system design, and documentation.
• Conduct and lead site surveys to assess customer requirements and recommend security system enhancements.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Lenel access control systems, security hardware, and software.
• Evaluate COTS products and identify replacement solutions for EOL equipment.
• Maintain As-Built documentation for fiber optic, CCTV, IDS, ACS, head-end equipment, and other ESS.
• Develop Installation Design Packages (IDPs) compliant with SIPH standards for PACS, IDS/PIDS, VMS, and other low-voltage security systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support installation, maintenance, and modernization.

Skills

Security systems design

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Lenel access control

Axis surveillance

Windows Server/Windows 11

Communication

DoD/secure environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Axis cameras

PACS/IDS/VMS

Fiber optics

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to design, install, and maintain advanced physical security and ESS for a DoD mission in Wahiawa, HI. Lead site surveys, prepare IDPs, and ensure SIPH-compliant designs with Lenel and Axis tech.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, CompTIA Security+ and strong leadership skills to guide installation teams in a mission-critical environment.