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Entry Level Physical Security CAD Operator

Lensa
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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Come join our team! At Unlimited Technology, we are committed to our company's core values of Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability. With offices throughout the United States, we are a premier cyber and physical security specialty contractor, and we are growing at a rapid pace. We have a wide range of talented and experienced individuals that deliver cutting edge technology solutions to meet our customers' ever-changing needs. We secure the facilities and networks of the world's leading brands and critical infrastructure and are recognized leaders in the physical and IT security, cyber, and managed services industries. UT offers a rewarding career, great benefits, and the chance to learn and work with ground-breaking technology and premier clients.

UT is looking for an entry level CAD Operator to join the team.

The CAD Operator is responsible for implementing and maintaining CAD drawing data and related documentation on security projects. The CAD Operator must be able to independently update drawing data and create shop drawings for implementation of electronic devices, power supplies and all related network components and equipment.

The CAD Operator must be a knowledgeable self-starter who can make sound decisions that are in the best interest of the project, the customer, and Unlimited Technology. Further, the CAD Operator must be able to learn UT's methodologies and adapt to ongoing project changes. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and working closely with project stakeholders are required. As a CAD Operator, the successful candidate will need to be hard-working, detail-oriented, and highly organized and be able to work independently to create drawing packages in the client's and Unlimited Technology's best interests.

This position consists of a hybrid work schedule and will require 3 days in our Herndon, VA office and 2 days remote.

All candidates under consideration are required to take a written and practical CAD test.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

  • Create engineering drawings of various Access Control and CCTV systems using Autodesk AutoCAD 2015 or later.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager, X-Referencing drawing data, Dynamic Block Creation, Attributed Data, and Dynamic linking of data objects within the CAD environment.
  • Ability to import and export various data types in the CAD environment.
  • Data management and version control of drawing data and related supporting documentation.
  • Audit and review drawing content.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Subcontractors and UT installers to ensure understanding of drawing content.
  • Demonstrate understanding of construction documentation and basic construction requirements and include them in drawings.
  • The applicant must have practical knowledge of reading red-lines and tracking drawing revisions.
  • Must have knowledge of industry drawing standards.
  • Knowledge of basic construction processes and procedures.
  • Knowledge of physical security systems and components (card readers, locks, CCTV cameras, ACS panels, etc.) and how the technologies and parts fit together, talk with one another, etc.
  • Proficient in the use of a tablet and computer with Windows Professional, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work well and interact with other UT employees as well as UT customers when required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter and quick learner.
  • Familiarity with Physical Security

Additional Experiences & Knowledge

  • Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD 2015 required
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Revit and NavisWorks helpful
  • Working knowledge and experience with designing Physical Security systems, putting together or reviewing a bill of material for accuracy helpful

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
  • Paid time off
  • 11 Paid Holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Integrated Security Technologies, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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