Traveling Security Field Engineer - Electronic / Integrated Security

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced commercial Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer to join our federal team. This is a remote/virtual role with the ability to travel extensively (~75%) to support Department of Defense and other federal government sites across the United States. All travel‑related expenses are paid by the company.

Location & Compensation

Location: Remote/Virtual with travel up to 75% of the time. Preferred based in Huntsville, AL or Washington D.C. Metro/DMV area.

Pay range: $85,000–$105,000 base salary, negotiable based on experience. Bonus Eligible: 10%.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, 10 standard holidays per year (6.5 weeks total). Travel: All travel expenses paid by company.

Responsibilities

• Act as an on‑site project leader to plan, execute, and complete Electronic Security projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost‑effective manner.
• Perform or delegate tasks to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop project plans and coordinate the required resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Complete typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Manage and complete the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers. Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provide accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to Security Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements, and ensure Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
• Assist with the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects via our web‑based tool process.
• Effectively communicate the status of projects to management as required and assist with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Perform site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensure owner/operator has been trained and provide proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Adhere to safety standards, local and national security and fire codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial Electronic Security industry.
• Technical, hands‑on experience with systems design, commissioning and/or programming of Electronic Security Systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed (background, criminal history, employment and credit check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks.
• Experience working with a wide variety of commercial Electronic Security Systems; Softwarehouse C‑Cure 9000, Lenel, Genetech, Bosch BVMS, etc.
• Lenel programming experience.
• Experience managing or leading security‑related projects and associated teams.
• Lenel & Vindicator preferred.

Preferred Education

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school.
• Lenel certified.

EEO Statement

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