Physical Access Engineer

Job Title: Physical Access Control (PACS) Integration Engineer

Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Type: Contract to Hire

Work Model: Remote

Hours: 40 hours/week

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Overview

We are supporting a federal program seeking a Physical Access Control (PACS) Integration Engineer to support enterprise access control systems and identity-based security environments. This role focuses on integrating PACS with credentialing systems (PIV/CAC), supporting PKI-based validation, and maintaining secure access control infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain physical and logical access control systems (PACS/LACS) integrated with PIV or CAC credentials
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support PACS systems and related components
• Support integration between PACS and identity/credentialing systems, including PKI-based validation
• Assist with onboarding and connectivity between distributed PACS environments and centralized systems
• Apply knowledge of ICAM/FICAM concepts and credential lifecycle processes (enrollment, issuance, revocation, etc.)
• Document system configurations, architectures, and operational processes

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with physical access control systems (Lenel, CCURE, Genetec, Hirsch, or similar)
• Experience integrating PACS systems with credential-based access systems (PIV, CAC)
• Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate-based authentication
• Experience supporting access control systems in secure or regulated environments
• Understanding of ICAM/FICAM architectures and credential lifecycle processes
• Ability to configure, troubleshoot, and support access control systems in production environments
• Eligible for Public Trust clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience in federal or DHS environments
• Familiarity with NIST standards related to access control and PIV systems
• Experience supporting system integrations or enterprise access control environments

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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