Sr. Electronic Security Engineer

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC is seeking a Sr. Electronic Security Engineer for Huntsville, AL. The role provides senior technical leadership for federal ESS projects, guiding design, integration, and certification across access control, intrusion, and video systems.

You'll review designs, specifications, and submittals, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and UFC/UFGS standards, while coordinating with project teams and subcontractors. Travel to project sites is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Active U.S. PE license and CPP or PSP certification.
• Strong knowledge of ESS engineering, design, integration, and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and engineering oversight for federal ESS projects.
• Develop and review system designs, drawings, specs, equipment selections and submittals.
• Support design and integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related systems.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/USACE criteria, UFC, and UFGS.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, acceptance and turnover docs.
• Coordinate network and cybersecurity requirements with qualified personnel.
• Assist in technical estimating, proposal development and project evaluations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

CPP or PSP certification

Job description

About Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC

Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC has a proven and impeccable record of consistently providing high-quality technical services to our customers. From phase-in to management, administration and successful completion of our contracts, BSTS has earned a reputation for being a professional and caring company.

About this position: Sr. Electronic Security Engineer Location - Huntsville, AL

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and engineering oversight for federal electronic security systems (ESS) projects.
• Develop and review system designs, engineering drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submittals.
• Support design and integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related security systems.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with applicable contract requirements, DoD/USACE criteria, UFC, and UFGS.
• Provide engineering guidance to project managers, field teams, and subcontractors; resolve technical and integration issues.
• Support system installation, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and technical turnover documentation.
• Coordinate network and cybersecurity requirements with qualified technical personnel.
• Support technical estimating, proposal development, and project evaluations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum ten (10) years in the electronic security systems field.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license AND Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification. *
• Demonstrated experience with ESS engineering, design, integration, and technical oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel to domestic or international project locations as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and integrated security systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and federal engineering requirements.
• Sound independent technical judgment, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government representatives, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to support multiple projects.

Preferred

• Both CPP and PSP certifications.
• Experience supporting USACE, DoD, or other federal government projects.
• Familiarity with UFC 4-021-02 and applicable UFGS requirements.
• Experience with federal construction, system commissioning, and cybersecurity integration.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will have no supervisory

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work generally involves sitting, standing, walking, and using computers. Occasional construction-site visits may require navigating uneven surfaces, stairs, and active work areas.

Work Environment

Physical Setting: Primarily office-based with periodic visits to construction sites and secured government facilities. Appropriate site safety procedures and protective equipment are required. Schedule and Flexibility: Full-time, generally Monday through Friday; additional hours and CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required based on project needs. Other Pertinent Work Details: This is a direct-hire Key Personnel position supporting federal contract performance and technical coordination across multiple projects.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.