Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician

Location:   Charleston, SC
Position:   Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician

Overview:   ITC Defense is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician (Engineering Technician VI) to support the Child Youth Program (CYP) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Life Cycle Support Contract. This senior-level technical position supports complex electronic security, surveillance, and related engineering systems throughout their operational life cycle. The role operates within a highly technical environment requiring advanced knowledge of electronic systems, engineering principles, system integration, testing, and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, testing, installation, modification, and sustainment of complex CCTV, IP video surveillance, electronic access control, and related electronic security systems supporting CYP facilities.
• Prepare and modify engineering designs, specifications, technical drawings, system documentation, test plans, and acceptance criteria for complex equipment and systems.
• Develop technical approaches to resolve complex design and system performance problems and recommend appropriate design techniques or system modifications.
• Resolve technical and design issues in coordination with Government personnel, contract personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders while ensuring compatibility with associated equipment and systems.
• Perform advanced system configuration, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and technical analysis involving video quality, network performance, storage, access control functionality, and overall system performance.
• Design and coordinate test configurations, experiments, and other technical evaluations to determine the feasibility and performance of preliminary or modified designs.
• Develop and apply appropriate measurement and testing techniques to evaluate and improve equipment and system performance.
• Plan and conduct technical experiments involving equipment or systems with complex or conflicting performance requirements or unusual combinations of technologies, techniques, or components.
• Coordinate the fabrication of pilot models, as applicable, and establish test procedures and requirements for specialized test equipment.
• Evaluate operational deficiencies and recommend equipment or system redesigns or modifications to address unique technical or performance issues.
• Independently plan and accomplish complete technical projects or studies of broad scope and complexity and provide specialized expertise within assigned engineering or electronic security disciplines.
• Plan and coordinate system installations, upgrades, pilot efforts, technology refreshes, and other lifecycle support activities to maintain system compatibility and performance.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, training, and, as required, supervision to lower-level technicians or other technical personnel.
• Review technical work products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project objectives and applicable contract requirements.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required to support contract activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of contract requirements

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following education/training and experience combinations:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical discipline and at least twelve (12) years of relevant practical experience; or
• Formal electronics or communications training through an accredited technical school, Class A or Class B military school, or a four-year electronics apprenticeship program and at least twelve (12) years of relevant practical experience; or
• High School Diploma or GED and at least fourteen (14) years of relevant practical experience.

Relevant practical experience must include:

• Experience in the design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced technical work involving complex equipment, electronic systems, engineering systems, or related technologies.
• Experience independently planning and accomplishing technical projects or studies of broad scope and complexity or serving as a technical expert within a specialized engineering discipline.
• Ability to analyze complex technical or design problems and develop appropriate solutions while considering system compatibility, performance, and operational requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 90% to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of contract requirements.

Required Certification

• Genetec Security Center 5.x Omnicast Technical Certification or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CCTV, IP video surveillance, electronic access control, or other electronic security systems in a Government or Department of Defense environment.
• Experience with complex system integration, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Experience planning or supporting system installations, upgrades, pilot programs, or technology refresh efforts.
• Experience developing test procedures, conducting technical evaluations, or working with specialized test equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience coordinating technical activities with Government customers, vendors, contractors, and other technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, training, or supervision to technicians or other technical personnel.

Why work at ITC Defense:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.

ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.

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