Electronic Security Systems Engineer (Job ID: 4450)

Valkyrie Enterprises

Norfolk, Virginia

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SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Access Control, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), CCTV, Capacity Analysis, Change Requests/Orders, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Construction, Cross-Functional, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Enterprise Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Specification, Government, Government Regulations, Government Standards, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Information Warfare (IW), Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Lifting Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, On Site Support, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Physical Security, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Schematics, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Clearance, Security Equipment, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Security System Design, Surveillance, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMS Operating System, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Norfolk, Virginia

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Electronic Security Systems Engineer

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Electronic Security Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise-level Electronic Security Systems (ESS) supporting U.S. Government facilities and programs.
Position is in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description:

The Electronic Security Systems Engineer applies advanced engineering principles to the design, integration, and sustainment of electronic security systems supporting federal facilities and critical infrastructure.
The Electronic Security Systems Engineer serves as the technical lead for system architecture, integration planning, and engineering oversight for complex security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring systems.
This position provides technical leadership and guidance to Engineering Technicians and Field Technicians, ensuring systems are designed, integrated, and deployed in accordance with government standards and program requirements.

Typical responsibilities include:

System Engineering & Design

Develop system architectures for integrated electronic security systems
Design access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring systems
Produce system design packages including drawings, schematics, and system diagrams
Develop equipment specifications and bill of materials
Ensure compliance with applicable government standards and regulations
Perform system capacity and performance analysis

Integration & Technical Oversight

Lead system integration efforts involving multiple security subsystems
Oversee configuration and integration of security platforms and network infrastructure
Validate interoperability between access control, IDS, video management, and monitoring systems
Provide engineering support during installation and commissioning
Support troubleshooting of complex system-level issues

Technical Leadership

Provide technical direction to Engineering Technicians and Electronics Technicians
Review installation work and technical documentation for accuracy
Support development of test procedures and system acceptance plans
Participate in system commissioning and acceptance testing
Provide subject matter expertise during system upgrades and modernization efforts

Program Support

Coordinate with government stakeholders, program managers, and installation personnel
Support design reviews, engineering change proposals, and system upgrades
Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and design packages
Support facility security assessments and system modernization planning

Typical Systems

Electronic Security Systems Engineer personnel typically support integrated systems including:

Access Control Systems (ACS)
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Video Surveillance / Video Management Systems (CCTV / VMS)
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Intercom and Communications Systems
Duress and emergency notification systems
IP-based networked security infrastructure
Integrated command and control platforms

Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Must have at least 6–10 years of experience in electronic security systems engineering, design, or integration may be used in lieu of a degree
Must have minimum 4 years of experience in electronic security systems engineering, design, or integration
Must have experience designing or integrating large-scale electronic security systems
Must have a strong understanding of integrated security system architectures
Must have the ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and system diagrams
Must have knowledge of networked IP-based systems and infrastructure
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required)
Experience supporting federal or defense security programs such as US Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Information Warfare Center, US Air Force and Department of State, preferred.
Knowledge of applicable security system standards including:
- Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for Electronic Security Systems
- DoD physical security requirements
- UL 2050 or other high-security facility standards
Experience with enterprise-level security platforms, such as:
- Lenel OnGuard
- Milestone XProtect
- AMAG Symmetry
- Software House C•CURE
- Hirsch Velocity
- Genetec Security Center
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams

Security Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements vary by program and may include domestic and/or international travel in support of system installation, commissioning, and engineering assessments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to access secure facilities and construction areas
Ability to inspect equipment installations and system infrastructure
Occasional lifting of equipment up to 40–50 lbs
Ability to work in both office and field environments

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Electronic Security Systems Engineer (Job ID: 4450)

Valkyrie Enterprises

Norfolk, Virginia

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