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System Engineer

IT Veterans
Washington, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2026 CLOSED ON 4/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer position at IT Veterans?

System Engineer
Washington, D.C.


IT Veterans is seeking a System Engineer to join our team.  You must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, install, test and support of DoD physical security systems including, but not limited to, access control, closed-circuit television and intrusion detection.
  • Three (3) years’ experience working with and validating engineering drawings in accordance with DoD engineering drawings practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot LENEL manufactured security system and access control system equipment and software.
  • Provide security engineering support including review and response to technical specifications, scope of work, product selection, surveys with customer interview, design, technical writing and implementation of Electronic Security Systems.
  • Evaluate new COTS products, identifies form fit function (FFF) replacements for end of life (EOL) equipment, reviews maintenance trouble tickets and research solutions.
  • Maintains As-Builts to include inside and outside plant, fiber optic infrastructure, CCTV, IDS, ACS, head end and other related Electronic Security Systems.
  • Develop Installation Design Packages (IDP) that are SIPH compliant for Electronic Security Systems such as PACS, IDS/PIDS, VMS, and other related low voltage systems for highly sensitive areas such as SCIF.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and a minimum seven (7) years’ experience; OR a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience if candidate does not have a degree
  • CompTIA Security certified
  • LENEL Certified Expert (LCE) required
  • Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.

At IT Veterans LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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