Systems Engineer — Electronic Security Systems

Job overview

The Systems Engineer — Electronic Security Systems role is onsite in Falls Church, VA; compensation is not specified. The position supports the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s enterprise electronic security infrastructure, protecting a critical facility. The engineer leads lifecycle engineering for enterprise video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, identity management, and physical security information systems. The role advances system availability, reliability, interoperability, cybersecurity resilience, and modernization through technical leadership and coordination with government and operational stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering for enterprise video surveillance and electronic security systems
• provide lifecycle engineering from requirements and architecture through integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization
• assess emerging technologies
• analyze system health and incidents
• diagnose complex system issues
• review technical changes and configuration baselines
• coordinate maintenance and technology refresh
• manage engineering projects and documentation
• collaborate with government, cybersecurity, network, operations, and vendor stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems engineering

electronic security systems

video surveillance

access control

intrusion detection

psim

cybersecurity

secret clearance

falls church va

chenega corporation

onsite

modernization

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Active Secret clearance required; preferred qualifications include Bosch BVMS, AMAG Symmetry, or Software House C•CURE 9000 certifications.

About the employer

Chenega Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.