Systems Engineer III - Federal

Unlimited Technology, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Company Equity after 1 year

Job summary

Unlimited Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer III to design, implement, and support integrated electronic and physical security systems for government and commercial clients.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, traveling to project sites, and programming multiple security platforms. Based in Northern Virginia with occasional nationwide travel, the engineer will support customers across various sectors and collaborate with project managers to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Access Control, Video Surveillance and Network Design.
• Experience designing security systems for healthcare, government, K-12, higher education, and large enterprises.
• Proficient with Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, Feenics, AMAG.
• Windows Server configuration and network infrastructure experience.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and operations to complete final project closeouts.
• Coordinate project status with Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Manage installation and service tickets to resolution.
• Adapt to multiple projects, shifting between tasks to support engineering work.
• Support customers nationwide with focus in Northern Virginia; travel as needed.
• Program and configure systems including Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, Feenics, AMAG.

Skills

Access Control

Video Surveillance

Network Design

Genetec

Software House

Lenel

Milestone

Feenics

AMAG

Windows Server

Networking

VLANs

Microsoft Office

Government Clearance

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4+ years) with a technical focus

Tools

Cisco CLI

HP Networking

Firewall configuration

Job description

Come join our team! At Unlimited Technology, we are committed to our company's core values of Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability. With offices throughout the United States, we are a premier cyber and physical security specialty contractor, and we are growing at a rapid pace. We have a wide range of talented and experienced individuals that deliver cutting edge technology solutions to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. We secure the facilities and networks of the world’s leading brands and critical infrastructure and are recognized leaders in the physical and IT security, cyber, and managed services industries. UT offers a rewarding career, great benefits, and the chance to learn and work with ground-breaking technology and premier clients.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

Unlimited Technology (UT) designs, installs, and services integrated electronic and physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical barriers, etc.) for government and commercial entities. Though based primarily in the mid-Atlantic region, our team members dispatch to locations throughout the nation and occasionally overseas. In business for more than 20-years, UT continues to grow while maintaining a strong culture of teamwork.

UT is searching for a SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, located in Northern Virginia, though Remote may be acceptable based on skill sets and willingness to travel. This role would be responsible for mainly supporting customers in the Northern Virginia area, with frequent support requiring on-site work. This role will primarily support government customers, with commercial support also being required as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working in the Engineering department, the Senior Systems Engineer will interface with UT internal resources to support the essential job duties listed below. These duties will be fulfilled by interacting with the UT Business Development, Operations, and Engineering departments, as assigned, for security system design and implementation as well as various other support tasks. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal resources to drive completion of projects. This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Work closely with engineering and operations resources to prepare, implement, and complete final closeout on assigned projects.
• Work with the Project Managers to coordinate and communicate project status regularly.
• Manage assigned installation and service tickets.
• Work on projects of varying scale and complexity, therefore time management is critical as well as the ability to shift gears between projects when needed to support and execute engineering tasks efficiently.
• Supporting various customers throughout the country, with a focus on customers located in the Northern Virginia area, however support may roll over into outside the area on an as-needed basis, meaning being flexible with supporting various time zones PST-EST, primarily. Some high security customers do not allow remote access, traveling to various sites for commissioning on a scheduled basis is a requirement.
• This job will require about 50% travel time for supporting various projects. Travel is primarily local to the Northern Virginia area, however overnight travel is expected but only about 20% of the time.
• Programming of various supported systems, including but not limited to the following.
  • Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, Avigilon, Commend, Feenics, AMAG, etc.
• Experience with configuring networks, Cisco and HP CLI interface commands. VLAN configuration, static routing is all a must.
• Experience with Firewall configuration, Cisco, Juniper.
• Experience with government systems, including PIV and CIV cards, FICAM, HSPD-12, FIPS 201-2 standards is a requirement.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ technical experience in Access Control, Video Surveillance and Network Design.
• Experience in security system design for healthcare, government, K-12. higher education environments and large enterprise systems.
• Experience with one or more of the followings software platforms is required:
  • Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, Feenics, AMAG.
• Experience with Windows Server configuration.
• Experience with server, workstation troubleshooting, PC peripherals, etc.
• Experience with network switch configuration, VLANs, etc. Cisco and HP preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience (4+ years) with a technical focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the security manufacturers noted above.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Company Equity after 1 year

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.