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Physical Intrusion Detection Systems Engineer
$123k-148k (estimate)
Full Time | IT Outsourcing & Consulting
2 Weeks Ago
Agile Defense, Inc. is Hiring a Physical Intrusion Detection Systems Engineer Near Springfield, VA
Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.
Requisition #: 239
Job Title: Design Engineer II
Location: 5800 Barclay Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22315
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret
SUMMARY
Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) requires a seamless, end-to-end approach to supply chain services with a strong management infrastructure and robust analytics capable of integrating and managing the flow of products and information to ensure an efficient and effective operation. The information provided must support the needs of multiple levels of decision makers from the security engineers and technical specialists in the field to the program and DS leadership. While each of the following functions has its own performance objective, the overarching goal is to provide best-in-class, end-to-end supply chain management services to facilitate the protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and information in DOS facilities around the world.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Agile Defense is seeking an experienced Alarm Systems Design Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities include designing, planning, and evaluating alarm systems in accordance with Department of State policies and procedures. Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process, including documentation. 15% travel may be required in support of the contract and international travel may be required.
*Designs and evaluates new intrusion detection systems solutions to expand the security posture, in line with the Diplomatic Security requirements.
*Evaluates gaps in and provides documentation for currently in place systems.
*Analyzes new requirements and address documentation and equipment support as the requirements apply to them.
*Provides tier 3 and tier 4 troubleshooting support for existing systems.
*Evaluates and tests new security solutions that fit within the Departments requirements.
*Provides strategic recommendations to the Department based on current outlook of market technologies.
*Provides troubleshooting and technical direction for work on the various electrical components and systems including digital and analog electronic systems and control systems.
*Consults with training personnel to develop training courses on intrusion detection systems.
*Coordinates systems and applications integration.
*Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative.
*Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of intrusion systems.
*Provides knowledge for IDS integrity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
*Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
*Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
*Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.
*Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
*Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
*May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager).
*May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions.
*Be deployed to a field site to install, troubleshoot, and train personnel on intrusion detection systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
*Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Science or System engineering).
*10 years of experience, minimum 5 years of alarm system design experience.
*Minimum Secret level clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD) prior to contract performance.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
*Ability to work independently and as a team.
*Ability to brief colleagues and leadership.
*Excellent customer service skills.
*Ability and willingness to learn.
*Ability to work in a high energy environment.
Preferred Skills
*Familiarity with code and programming basics.
*Basic understanding of networking principles.
*Familiarity with alarm systems.
*Ability to learn the processes and procedures specific to this contract (i.e. Government and DS-approved SOPs, installation operations and maintenance of TSS, and manufacturer training and certification requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
*Contractor site with 0%-15% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.
General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Strength Demands
*Light - 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements
*Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. We believe several attributes are the root of our very best employees and extraordinary culture. We have named these attributes "The 6 H's" - Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
Happy: We exhibit a positive outlook in order to create a positive environment.
Helpful: We assist each other and pull together as teammates to deliver.
Honest: We conduct our business with integrity.
Humble: We recognize that success is not achieved alone, that there is always more to learn, and that no task is below us.
Hungry: We desire to consistently improve.
Hustle: We work hard and get after it.
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR (c)
Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
SALARY
$123k-148k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/27/2024
WEBSITE
agile-defense.com
HEADQUARTERS
RESTON, VA
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1998
CEO
JAY LEE
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
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About Agile Defense, Inc.
"Listen. Think. Innovate." Our goal is to innovate alongside our customers to transform their operations using IT. We support significant agency programs and work to partner with our customers to deliver quality and innovative IT solutions with our Listen. Think. Innovate. philosophy. Our customers include the US Department of Defense and US civil agencies, including Department of State and the Department of Interior. Let us know how we can bring our innovation approaches and deep IT skillsets to your organization.
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