Electronics Technician Security Systems (Road Warrior)

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is looking to hire several Electronics Technician with Security System expreience. Candidate can be based out of our Denver CO, Phoenix AZ, OR Las Vegas NV.

The teams will support the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) by traveling to various locations to provide support to the Physical Access Control System (PACS) at electrical substations, switchyards, and facilities throughout Arizona, California, and Nevada, Colorado, Nevada, Nebraska, and Wyoming to name a few.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Electronics Technician on assigned projects and comfortable working independently or with a small team.

• Works with federal agencies on the migration, upgrades, and installation of physical security infrastructure at various electrical substation facilities.

• Responsible for installing Electronic and Technical Security Systems to DoD and DoS specific guideline and requirements.

• Reads, interprets, and draws electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical schematics

• Familiar with and uses test equipment such as multimeters and cable testers (e.g., Fluke, Klein, Ideal).

• Follows strict installation wiring guidelines and reads and interprets building construction plans (blueprints).

• Knowledgeable with National Electric Code (NEC) requirements and practices such as grounding and electrical safety.

• Performs maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and testing of security wiring & power circuits.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a customer clearance (this includes a local and national background check).

• Current and valid Driver's License. This role may require that company vehicles are driven.

• 2 years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and servicing Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Physical Access Control (PACS), Internet Protocol (IP) video surveillance systems and other security systems.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OR

• A graduate of military basic and advanced electronic or communication technician courses. (In lieu of military training must have at least 5 years of technical experience with installation of electronics/electrical systems.)

• Must have experience as a technician with installation of electronics/electrical systems including, but not limited to:

• Intrusion Detection Systems.

• Access Control Systems.

• Closed Circuit Television.

• Security Cameras.

• Intercom Systems.

• Mass Notification Systems.

• Conduit Installation.

• Low Voltage Electrical Systems.

• Technical Demands:

• able to use basic test equipment and the preparation of site test data and documentation.

• ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment, be detailed orientated, and self-motivated.

• strong verbal communication skills in order to update client as well as team members and Lead on status.

• ability to work independently or under limited supervision.

• ability to install, test and troubleshoot Electronic and Technical Security System equipment, read schematics and maintenance manuals.

• Working knowledge and familiarity of a multitude of systems including but not limited to:

• DoD and DoS Security Systems and requirements.

• Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems such as Lenel, Software House, Milestone.

• IP CCTV Surveillance Systems such as Milestone.

• Mechanical and electromechanical locking systems (electronic strikes, locks, mag's, etc.).

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and Adobe Acrobat.

Physical Demands:

• Travel Requirements: Varies but expected travel is to exceed 75%.

• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, & kneel up to 75% of the time.

• Repetitive motion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and visual acuity (depth perception).

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels.

• Travel away from home for periods of time including weekends.

Travel and Work locations: While position is based based out of Colorado, Arizona OR Nevada, you may travel to other regions should there be a need or gaps in coverage from that regions team. This is a 75-90% Road Warrior position (including being gone for weekends).

Typical Work schedule: Monday - Thursday (4x10hr) schedule, with flexibility to work paid overtime if approved and requested. Travel with the team to next location on Fridays.

Additional pay: OT if required and approved and per-diem

Job ID

2026-23816

Work Type

Remote

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).