Senior Security Systems Engineer - Unlimited Technology
Herndon, VA
About the Job
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.
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
UT Government is searching for a SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, located in our Herndon, VA headquarters.
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. This role will be primarily focused on supporting our Federal business and customers.
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 in the DC Metro Area. Some high security customers do not allow remote access, traveling to various sites for commissioning on a scheduled basis is a requirement.
- Support will include Maryland, DC, Virginia at a minimum, other travel may be required as necessary.
- Programming of various supported systems, including but not limited to the following.
- Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, Avigilon, Commend
- Experience with configuring networks, Cisco and HP CLI interface commands. VLAN configuration, static routing.
- Experience with Firewall configuration, Cisco, Juniper.
- Experience with government systems, including PIV and CIV cards, FICAM, HSPD-12, FIPS 201-2 standards.
- Being the SME (Subject Matter Expert) when interfacing with Federal customers and internal stakeholders, being able to plan and execute various complex system upgrades.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years' technical experience in Access Control, Video Surveillance and Network Design.
- Experience in security system design for healthcare, government, K-12 and higher education environments.
- Experience with one or more of the followings software platforms is required:
- Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, and Milestone.
- Experience with Windows Server configuration.
- Experience with server, workstation troubleshooting, PC peripherals, etc.
- Experience with network switch configuration, VLANs, etc. Cisco and HP preferred.
- Experience with Federal entities for Access Control, FICAM, HSPD-12, FIPS 201-2 and 201-3 standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and hold a government security 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
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.
