Security Systems Engineer 5 - Washington, DC

Position / Candidate Requirements

• Education: Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline or Information Technology degree. Master’s Degree and 7+ Years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ Years of experience
• Master’s Degree and 7+ Years of experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ Years of experience
• Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services: Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard. Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec. Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave. Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3. Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere. Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration. Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration. Microsoft Windows Server Features such as: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy. Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus. Hyperconverged storage fundamentals. Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements. Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software. Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc. Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership. Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
• Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard.
• Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec.
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave.
• Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3.
• Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration.
• Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
• Microsoft Windows Server Features such as: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS
• Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy.
• Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus.
• Hyperconverged storage fundamentals.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software.
• Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
• Desired / Advantageous Qualifications and Experience Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server. Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment. Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc. Vendor certifications for any of the previously mentioned platforms and services.
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc.
• Vendor certifications for any of the previously mentioned platforms and services.

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities