Senior PACS Technician

Senior Pacs Technician

Are you a highly skilled Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) professional looking for an opportunity to support one of the largest and most complex federal security environments in the country? We are seeking a Senior PACS Technician to join a high-profile federal program supporting critical security operations throughout the Washington, DC area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security systems professional who wants hands-on technical work, exposure to enterprise-scale access control infrastructure, and a clear path to long-term employment with an industry-leading security integrator.

Position Overview

The Senior PACS Technician will serve as the primary field technician supporting physical access control systems across multiple federal facilities. This role combines troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration, administration, and field support responsibilities.

The technician will be primarily based in Washington, DC, with regular travel to supported locations throughout the region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Physical Access Control Systems (PACS)
• Perform break/fix support and corrective maintenance activities
• Administer and manage badge credentialing systems
• Configure access levels, user permissions, and security groups
• Support PACS software administration and system maintenance
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across enterprise security environments
• Maintain and repair access control panels, reader infrastructure, locking hardware, cameras, and associated systems
• Support system upgrades, software updates, and license management
• Assist with construction, renovation, and installation activities involving PACS infrastructure
• Document maintenance activities and system changes
• Support emergency service requests and after-hours response when required
• Operate within federally regulated and compliance-driven environments

Required Qualifications Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Physical Access Control Systems (PACS)
• Strong experience working in enterprise security environments
• Experience supporting low-voltage security systems and access control infrastructure
• Experience with: Door hardware, commercial locking systems, access control panels, cameras and video security systems, server racks and network-connected security devices, low-voltage electrical components

Required Certifications

• Lenel Certified Associate (LCA)
• Lenel Certified Professional (LCP)
• Certified Systems Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP)
• Locksmith certification or equivalent demonstrated commercial locking and door hardware experience

Technical Skills

Proficiency in:

• PACS administration
• System installation and commissioning
• Programming and configuration of access control systems
• Windows operating systems and server environments
• System troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Credential enrollment and access management
• Security system lifecycle maintenance
• Industry best practices for physical security systems

Preferred Experience

• Lenel OnGuard
• Lenel SCIF
• Victor Unified
• Victor VideoEdge
• LYNX Emergency Notification Systems
• American Dynamics
• Lighthouse
• Enterprise security platform integrations
• Federal facility security environments
• FISMA-compliant systems and operations

Security & Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility
• Ability to qualify for a future security clearance if required
• Clean criminal and financial background strongly preferred

Work Environment

• Primary work location: Washington, DC
• Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift hours
• Travel required between supported facilities
• Personal vehicle required during contract period
• Availability for occasional after-hours emergency support

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can step into a complex federal environment and immediately contribute. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting challenging problems, has strong Lenel expertise, understands both the physical and software sides of security systems, and takes pride in supporting mission-critical operations.

If you're one of the rare PACS professionals with advanced Lenel certifications, enterprise access control experience, and a passion for security technology, we'd love to speak with you.