Demo

Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense

The Building People
Leesburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Electronic Security Engineer - Department of Defense. The Electronic Security Engineer provides design and technical support for access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems on facility projects. Responsibilities include device layouts and risers, network and server architecture inputs, integration with related Industrial Control System environments while maintaining required separation and reliability, submittal reviews, field surveys, acceptance testing support, and as-built and O&M inputs. This role supports a Department of Defense mission and collaborates with senior engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver code-compliant, reliable systems.


Required Experience & Skills

  • Five (5) years of experience in electronic systems or information technology with demonstrated experience in electronic security systems.
  • Demonstrated experience designing or integrating enterprise access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems, including servers, workstations, storage, and network components.
  • Knowledge of applicable criteria and standards such as UL 294, UL 1076, NFPA 731, NFPA 70, IBC/IFC, and relevant UFGS sections for ESS.
  • Ability to prepare device schedules, risers, one-line diagrams, point lists, and integration interfaces, and to produce as-built updates and O&M inputs.
  • Experience supporting factory tests, site tests, integrated system tests, and final acceptance.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity touchpoints for ESS platforms and interfaces to other control systems, in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical deliverables.
  • Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Manufacturer certifications on common ESS platforms for access control, VMS, and intrusion detection.
  • Commissioning support experience and familiarity with three-phase inspections and QC coordination.
  • Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Education

  • Progress toward PE licensure or relevant professional credentials.

Clearance

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

  • Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

Salary.com Estimation for Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense in Leesburg, VA
$119,995 to $146,590
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,926 - $113,495
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$151,084 - $181,738
Income Estimation: 
$133,507 - $160,824
Income Estimation: 
$136,663 - $175,160
Income Estimation: 
$157,953 - $182,694
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Building People

  • The Building People Billings, MT
  • The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • The Building People Denver, CO
  • The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • The Building People Dayton, OH
  • Position Summary The Building People, LLC seeks a Facility Manager to oversee facility support operations for the AFRL Sensors Directorate (RY), including ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • The Building People Dayton, OH
  • Position Summary The Building People, LLC seeks a Research Equipment Maintenance Lead to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of specialized resea... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense jobs in the Leesburg, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • The Building People Leesburg, VA
  • Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joi... more
  • 24 Days Ago

  • VTG Defense Washington, DC
  • Overview VTG is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician with technical knowledge to install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!