OverviewThe Systems Engineer, Electronic Security Systems (ESS)serves as a senior technical lead responsible for the engineering, integration, sustainment, and continuous improvement of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's (PFPA) enterprise electronic security environment. This role provides lifecycle systems engineering support for a complex portfolio of security technologies, including IP-based Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Identity Management solutions, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead engineering resource for enterprise Video Surveillance Systems and associated Electronic Security Systems.
- Provide lifecycle systems engineering support, including requirements analysis, system integration, performance assessment, sustainment planning, and modernization initiatives.
- Develop engineering recommendations to improve system reliability, operational effectiveness, cybersecurity posture, and long-term maintainability.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to support future ESS capabilities and strategic planning efforts.
- Lead technical assessments and develop implementation strategies for system enhancements, upgrades, and new deployments.
- Monitor and evaluate performance of enterprise video surveillance and electronic security systems to ensure operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
- Analyze system health, operational metrics, service performance, and failure trends toidentifyimprovement opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Direct troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues andprovidetechnical guidance for resolution of hardware, software, networking, and integration challenges.
- Review technical changes, configuration modifications, software updates, and system enhancements for compliance with operational and security requirements.
- Coordinate scheduled and emergency maintenance activities to minimize operational disruptions andmaintainsystem availability.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned ESS engineering and modernization projects from concept through implementation.
- Develop project schedules, technical documentation, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies to support successful project execution.
- Establish andmaintainprogram management artifacts, including strategic plans, technical roadmaps, and lifecycle sustainment documentation.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Security Engineering, or a related technical field anda minimum of ten (10) years of experiencesupporting enterprise electronic security systems; OR
- Master's degree in a related technical discipline anda minimum of seven (7) years of experiencesupporting enterprise electronic security systems; OR
- Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experiencesupporting and managing large-scale electronic security systems in lieu of advanced education.
- Additionally, candidates mustpossess:
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale IP-based video surveillance systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, identity management platforms, or comparable enterprise security technologies.
- Proven ability to evaluate technical issues, analyze complex systems, and develop effective engineering solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and executive-level briefings.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound technical recommendations.
- Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) certification.
- AMAG Symmetry certification.
- Software House CCURE certification.
- Experience supportingDepartmentof Defense (DoD), Federal Government, or critical infrastructure security environments.
- Experience with enterprise systems integration, networked security technologies, and physical security architecture.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), or similar industry certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of IP-based Video Surveillance Systems, including cameras, video management software, storage infrastructure, analytics, and supporting technologies.
- Working knowledge of Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Identity Management platforms, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system lifecycle management, integration methodologies, and requirements analysis.
- Knowledge of Bosch Video Management System (BVMS).
- Familiarity with AMAG Symmetry and/or Software House CCURE environments.
- Ability to assess complex technical problems and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and related analytical and reporting tools.
- Excellent technical writing, briefing, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a mission-critical environment
Estimated Salary/WageUSD $120,000.00/Yr.
