Systems Engineer

This Systems Engineer role focuses on the design, integration, implementation, and lifecycle management of physical security and industrial control systems for regulated and mission-critical environments. You will combine systems engineering, project support, system integration, technical documentation, and customer interaction to deliver highly reliable, on-premises solutions operating on secure, closed networks. The position emphasizes physical access control and intrusion detection systems using camera equipment and door access devices, rather than IT, cyber security, or cloud-based systems. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and expand your experience in a niche field, with training support provided for nuclear-specific regulations., * Support engineering projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support.

• Attend customer meetings and technical reviews to understand needs and translate customer requirements into practical, integrated system solutions.
• Design and integrate hardware, software, networking, and field equipment into complete system architectures for physical security and industrial control systems.
• Create and maintain detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, network layouts, and comprehensive system documentation.
• Author technical proposals, test procedures, user guides, administrator guides, and other project documentation to support system implementation and maintenance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support servers, workstations, networking equipment, cameras, access control devices, and other peripheral equipment.
• Assist with installation oversight, including coordination with field teams, ensuring proper system setup, and verifying that installations meet design specifications.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and issue resolution to ensure reliable operation in regulated and mission-critical environments.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, and lifecycle management activities to maintain and improve system performance over time.
• Work independently while coordinating effectively with customers, vendors, and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in system integration activities involving physical access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and industrial control components.
• Contribute to the assembly and integration of servers, workstations, network switches, cameras, and I/O equipment when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of configurations, changes, and test results to support traceability and compliance requirements.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings, site walkdowns, testing, implementation support, and commissioning activities., Auditing Research Firewall Dataflow Equities Purchasing Upskilling Market Data Test Design Data Centers

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• Ability to support engineering projects throughout the complete project lifecycle, from requirements through commissioning and support.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to read and develop schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of system integration concepts and the ability to assemble multiple technologies into a complete, functioning solution.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP addressing and subnetting.
• Understanding of routing principles and their application in secure, on-premises networks.
• Familiarity with firewalls and basic network security concepts.
• Knowledge of VLANs and virtual networking concepts.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently identify priorities.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn new technologies.
• Interest or experience in physical access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, or industrial automation systems.
• Comfort working in regulated and mission-critical environments that require high reliability and strict adherence to procedures., * Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools for creating schematics and layouts.
• Experience with firmware, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration.
• Hands-on experience assembling and integrating servers, workstations, network switches, cameras, and I/O equipment.
• Knowledge of access control systems, including door access devices and related field hardware.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and video surveillance solutions.
• Experience working in regulated or highly controlled environments, such as critical infrastructure or industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems in engineering or operational environments.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and their use in embedded or server applications.
• Previous experience in systems integration, security systems, industrial controls, building automation, or related industries.
• Experience with C, C++, or Python programming languages.
• Experience with QNX or similar real-time or embedded operating systems.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation, including user guides, administrator guides, and test procedures.
• Expereince or interest in building automation, controls, and related technologies.
• Willingness to learn nuclear-specific regulations and standards, with training support provided.
• Motivation to develop expertise in a niche field within physical security and industrial control systems., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Cryptography Communication Test Planning Risk Analysis Linux Servers Prioritization Systems Design Key Management Risk Management Windows Servers Network Routing Ancient History Design Analysis Computer Science Network Switches Test Engineering Complex Networks Agile Methodology Analytical Method Program Management Systems Engineering Systems Integration System Requirements Time Off Management Security Engineering Systems Architecture System Configuration Architectural Design Signals Intelligence, Innovation Subsystems Reliability Prototyping Simulations Market Data Test Design End Systems Coordinating Traceability Survivability Accountability Systems Design Risk Mitigation Risk Management Authentications Access Controls Maintainability Confidentiality Ancient History Computer Science Software Systems Management Plans Influencing Skills Technical Standard Systems Engineering Systems Integration System Requirements Software Interfaces Security Engineering Engineering Analysis Lifecycle Management Technical Leadership Architectural Design Information Assurance Quantitative Analysis Concept Of Operations Technology Assessment Engineering Management Functional Requirement Earned Value Management Work Breakdown Structure Configuration Management Requirements Elicitation Vulnerability Management Hardware Interface Design User Requirements Documents Requirements Specifications Service-Oriented Architecture Influencing Without Authority Milestones (Project Management) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Ansible Equities Scripting Automation Market Data CompTIA Linux+ Detail Oriented Ancient History Containerization Virtual Machines Network Security Secret Clearance Docker (Software) CompTIA Security+ IT Infrastructure Windows PowerShell VMware ESX Servers Root Cause Analysis Systems Engineering Systems Integration Integration Testing Systems Development Software Development Top Secret Clearance Command-Line Interface Continuous Development Technical Documentation Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bash (Scripting Language) Authorization (Computing) C++ (Programming Language) IAT Level II Certification Java (Programming Language) Verification And Validation Python (Programming Language) Extensible Markup Language (XML) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Software Configuration Management Cisco Certified Network Associate Network Configuration And Change Management

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