Senior Systems Specialist, Technology

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bala seeks an experienced professional to design and document telecommunications and security systems for complex built environments. You will develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards, coordinating with the audiovisual team.

The role requires leadership, travel for site meetings, and QA/QC across projects, with ongoing certification maintenance and business development involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or equivalent education and certification.
• 10+ years of technology design or operations experience.
• Proven leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or standards bodies participation.
• Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecommunications systems including structured cabling, equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, pathways, distribution, and service provider coordination.
• Design physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intercoms, and intrusion detection subsystems.
• Coordinate with Bala’s Audiovisual team.
• Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.

Skills

People management

Thought leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/design/management

Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecommunications systems, including: Structured cabling (copper and fiber), Equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, and pathways, Backbone and horizontal distribution, Carrier demarcation and service provider coordination
• Design physical security systems, including: Electronic access control systems, Video surveillance / CCTV systems, Intercoms, intrusion detection, and related subsystems
• Coordination with Bala’s Audiovisual team
• Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
• Develop systems budgets, scope of responsibility documents and other coordination materials.
• Provide value across the Bala offices as a technical resource.
• Interact with other practice groups on vertical market strategic issues.
• Provide QA/QC on Technology related projects.
• Assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (mission critical, hospitality, etc.)
• Assist in the cultivation of DMV area relationships
• Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events and act as an external subject matter expert.
• Assist with developing DMV area clientele to increase project sales cycle possibilities
• Assist with generating leads, writing proposals, and participating in interviews and marketing presentations.
• Become proficient in the creation of Bala’s technology deliverables including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Continue to maintain current certifications.
• Maintain learning opportunities and obtain additional credentials that support Bala’s vertical market goals.
• Identify areas to become a subject matter expert and develop alternative service offerings.

Requirements

• Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
• Strong people management skills
• History of thought leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or participation in standards bodies
• Minimum 10 years’ experience technology design or operations.