Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Security & PSIM

Chenega Security International; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security International is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Pentagon PFPA program to lead end-to-end ESS engineering, integration, and modernization of enterprise security infrastructure in Falls Church, VA.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, network, operations, and stakeholders to ensure availability, interoperability, and scalability of IP-based video, access control, IDS, and PSIM systems across mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with extensive security systems experience.
• Master's degree preferred with strong background in enterprise ESS lifecycles and DoD environments.
• 15+ years designing and integrating large-scale electronic security systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering authority for VSS and ESS across planning, integration, and modernization.
• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering including requirements, architecture, and testing.
• Develop strategies to improve reliability, cybersecurity resilience, and interoperability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and modernization opportunities for ESS.
• Guide feasibility studies and engineering analyses for upgrades and new deployments.
• Monitor performance and drive data-driven improvements for mission readiness.
• Diagnose complex issues across hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Prepare engineering documents, plans, and technical briefs for leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

BVMS certification

AMAG Symmetry certification

CCURE 9000 certification

PMP

SEP

CSEP

Job description

Chenega Security International is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Pentagon PFPA program to lead end-to-end ESS engineering, integration, and modernization of enterprise security infrastructure in Falls Church, VA.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, network, operations, and stakeholders to ensure availability, interoperability, and scalability of IP-based video, access control, IDS, and PSIM systems across mission-critical environments.