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# Senior Electronic Security Engineer-Department of Defense

- **Company:** The Building People, Llc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Network Server
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9153169/senior-electronic-security-engineer-department-of-defense

## About the Role

* 10 years of experience in electronic systems or information technology with demonstrated experience in electronic security systems.
 * Active U.S. Professional Engineer license in an appropriate discipline, with ability to seal deliverables as required.
 * Demonstrated experience designing 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 develop device schedules, risers, one-line diagrams, point lists, and integration interfaces, and to produce as-built updates and O&M inputs.
 * Experience planning, conducting, and witnessing 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 from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Education

 * Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline, or an NCEES record to support multi-state licensure.

Clearance

 * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

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

## Description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Electronic Security Engineer - Department of Defense. The Senior Electronic Security Engineer represents the company on electronic security system engineering for facility control system projects. The role leads design and technical oversight for access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems, and supports integration with related Industrial Control System environments while maintaining required separation and reliability. Responsibilities include engineered drawings, specifications, device layouts, network and server architecture, sequences of operation, acceptance testing, and commissioning. This role supports a Department of Defense mission and partners with project managers, field teams, and authorities having jurisdiction to deliver code-compliant, reliable systems.


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