System Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Input Technology seeks a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to support Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and physical security technologies in a Pentagon environment. The role requires direct administration and maintenance of deployed security systems, with a DoD Top Secret clearance and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in federal or DoD settings.

On-site, mission-critical operations are the focus. Strong candidates will own specific systems and contribute to day-to-day operations in

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with the specific ESS or security systems
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required
• Experience in federal or DoD environments is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of deployed Electronic Security Systems in a Pentagon environment
• Own and maintain specific security systems, ensuring operational readiness

Skills

Security systems administration

Troubleshooting ESS

DoD/Federal experience

Job description

This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and is not a virtual or remote-work role. The candidate must be available to work in the Pentagon environment and support day-to-day operations of deployed security systems.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.

Minimum Experience Requirement

• 3 years of direct, hands-on experience working with, administering, or maintaining the specific systems for which the engineer will be responsible.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Input Technology is seeking a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer with direct experience supporting Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and physical security technologies. Strong candidates should demonstrate:

• Direct administration and maintenance of security systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and sustaining deployed ESS environments.
• Ownership and responsibility for specific systems rather than broad, general engineering support.
• Experience supporting mission-critical security operations in Federal or DoD environments is highly desirable.