Senior Electronic Security Engineer | Remote
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
We are currently seeking a Senior Electronic Security Engineer to support our team in a fully remote capacity. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date of March 13, 2028.

What You'll Do
As a Senior Electronic Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in the engineering, design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of Electronic Security Systems supporting U.S. government missions. You will represent Cambridge in the delivery of electronic security system engineering products and solutions. You will:

• Electronic Security Systems (ESS) engineering and design
• Physical Access Control Systems / Access Control Systems (PACS/ACS)
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Video Surveillance Systems / CCTV (VSS/CCTV)
• ESS command-and-control systems
• Data transmission/network infrastructure supporting ESS
• ESS system integration
• Site surveys and system design
• Development and review of engineering drawings and technical packages
• Equipment selection and Bill of Materials development
• Installation oversight
• System testing, commissioning, and Government acceptance
• ESS modernization and sustainment
• DoD/Army physical security requirements
• Cybersecurity/RMF as applied to ESS, OT, or facility-related systems
• Support for multiple simultaneous ESS projects
• CONUS and OCONUS installation experience

What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in using computers, engineering/design tools, and other technologies, tools, and systems pertinent to electronic security system engineering.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Electronic Security Systems.

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of DoD/Army physical security requirements and cybersecurity/RMF as applied to ESS, OT, or facility-related systems.
• Experience supporting system installation, testing, commissioning, Government acceptance, modernization, and sustainment.
• Experience with ESS integration, site surveys, engineering drawings, technical packages, equipment selection, and Bill of Materials development.
• Knowledge of PACS/ACS, IDS, VSS/CCTV, ESS command-and-control systems, and supporting network infrastructure.
• Strong experience in Electronic Security Systems engineering and design.

Clearance:

• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
• Direct ESS VII or Huntsville ESS-MCX experience.
• Experience with large federal ESS integrators or multi-site/global ESS programs.
• Experience supporting DoD electronic security integration programs.
• Experience supporting Army ESS programs or Army installation physical security programs.
• Experience supporting the USACE Electronic Security Systems Mandatory Center of Expertise (ESS-MCX).
• Experience supporting USACE Huntsville / CEHNC, ESS VII, ESS VI, or earlier USACE ESS vehicles.

Travel Requirements
Travel may be required to support customer sites and program requirements, including CONUS and OCONUS locations. Some overnight travel may be required.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Interaction with others in dynamic environments, including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Occasional travel between work locations, including customer sites and government installations, may be required.
• Work is primarily performed remotely in a home-office or other approved remote work environment.
• Periods of prolonged sitting, including desk-based computer work and extended use of computers and engineering/design software.

Background & Security
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our team-both professionally and personally:
Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Generous tuition & training support
Relocation assistance
Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
Wellness program
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us
If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork-we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome-both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure technology for national security.