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Senior Electronic Security Engineer

Essnova Solutions, Inc. · Washington · United States

Security Engineer

Posted: 10/7/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026

Job description

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Senior Electronic Security Engineer — Key Personnel

ESS VIII | Federal Proposal Opportunity

Proposal Opportunity
This position is being recruited in support of the ESS VIII Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) proposal. Employment is contingent upon contract award, final customer requirements, and position availability. U.S. citizenship is required.

About Essnova
Essnova Solutions, Inc. brings talented professionals together to support federal customers and their missions. We are seeking experienced professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and high-quality work to join our team in support of this proposal opportunity.

About the Role
Essnova Solutions is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Engineer to serve as the technical authority for electronic security systems planning, design, integration, testing, commissioning, and sustainment. This individual will lead engineering activities for Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), perimeter security systems, and integrated physical security architectures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead electronic security systems design and engineering activities.
  • Develop engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and design packages.
  • Evaluate existing security systems and develop modernization solutions.
  • Perform site surveys and technical assessments.
  • Lead the integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, intercom, visitor management, and alarm systems.
  • Review compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), DoD, USACE, and industry standards.
  • Support testing, commissioning, acceptance, and turnover activities.
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering and installation teams.
  • Support root cause analysis and system troubleshooting.
  • Develop life cycle sustainment recommendations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years of electronic security systems engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise access control platforms, video systems, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Experience developing engineering design packages.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification, and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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