Traveling Security Field Engineer – Electronic Security

Job overview

The Traveling Security Field Engineer – Electronic Security role is remote/virtual, with travel to federal sites across the United States, typically up to 75%. The posting lists a base salary of $85,000–$105,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility. Johnson Controls Federal Systems supports federal facilities and the missions they enable. The engineer leads electronic security projects from planning through commissioning and closeout, coordinating installation resources and validating system operation. The role also provides technical guidance and training to project teams and site operators.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead electronic security projects
• perform or delegate programming, integration, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout
• coordinate project resources and schedules
• direct subcontractors and technical teams
• install hardware and program software
• load and verify devices and controllers
• validate system functionality and resolve issues
• document as-built and commissioning work
• provide technical coaching and site-specific owner/operator training
• support materials, budgets, forecasts, and project status reporting
• ensure safety and legal compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling security field engineer

electronic security

remote/virtual

united states travel

up to 75% travel

johnson controls federal systems

federal sites

project commissioning

security systems

$85k–$105k base salary

10% bonus eligible

travel expenses paid

medical dental vision

paid vacation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits eligible from the first day
• three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, three floating holidays, and ten standard holidays
• company-paid travel expenses
• bonus eligibility of 10%.

Why this role

Travel is typically around 75%, with travel expenses paid by the company; Huntsville, AL, or the Washington, D.C. metro area is preferred as a base.

About the employer

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Sector: 56.