Lead Electronic Security Systems Technician

Akima

Today
Top Secret
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Unspecified
Suffolk, VA (On-Site/Office)

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician III to join our team of outstanding professionals installing Electronic and Technical Security Systems for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) on Naval Station Norfolk. This role will involve working on complex projects, including upgrades to the Physical Access Control System (PACS) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at various facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a lead Electronics Technician, working both independently and with a team on complex installations and upgrades.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Lenel OnGuard Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems (ACS/IDS) for MARMC owned spaces.
  • Work with federal agencies on the migration, upgrades, and installation of physical security infrastructure.
  • Read, interpret, and draw electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical schematics.
  • Follow strict installation wiring guidelines and interpret building construction plans (blueprints).
  • Use advanced test equipment and prepare comprehensive site test data and documentation.
  • Mentor and guide junior technicians on complex installations and troubleshooting.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on installations and system configurations.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, or completion of military basic and advanced electronic or communication technician courses.
  • 5+ years of technical experience with commercial installation of electronics/electrical systems.
  • Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC) requirements and practices such as grounding and electrical safety.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Must be a US Citizen with a current and valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Expert knowledge of test equipment such as multimeters and cable testers (e.g., Fluke, Klein, Ideal).
  • Extensive experience with preparation of site test data and documentation.
  • Strong ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment, with excellent attention to detail and self-motivation.
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills and ability to work independently or lead a team with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced skills in installing and bending EMT conduit.
  • Lenel Certified Professional certification or higher.

Desired Qualification:
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and servicing Lenel hardware and software.
  • Experience with fiber optic communication pathways and connections.
  • Familiarity with NESS Lenel System Server integration.
  • Experience with DoD and DoS Security Systems and requirements.
  • Familiarity with various access control and surveillance systems (e.g., Software House, Milestone).
  • Experience with mechanical and electromechanical locking systems.
  • Lenel Certified Expert certification.

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$38.56 Hourly
Benefits Description

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
Job ID

2024-12928
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions 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 Truestone, 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, Truestone 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, Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone 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.
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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.

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