Quantum Sky is searching for a Systems Engineer Physical Security with skills to compliment an experienced team of network engineers, system administrators, and engineering technicians performing security system design, installation, and maintenance. The position performs complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Installation Design Plans (IDPs) and Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans (BESEPs).
- Review system and error logs for any problem indications.
- Physical inspection of access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection devices to insure full functionality and proper alignment.
- Test access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection devices to verify proper operation.
- Test backup battery systems.
- Installation of access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection equipment in accordance with plans, specifications, and detailed instructions, or reinstalling repaired or modified equipment.
- Repair of access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection devices to include detecting and diagnosing malfunctions, tearing down equipment, repairing or replacing parts or components, or aligning, calibrating and testing the modified or repaired equipment.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment and systems in maximum operating condition.
- Fault isolation, repair, and testing of complex level problems.
- CONUS and OCONUS travel to effect installation and maintenance activity
Required:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and seven (7) years’ experience OR High School diploma with 10 years of electronic security installation experience.
- Five (5) years of installation experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and physical security systems to include gates, vehicle barriers and turnstiles.
- Hands‑on installation, troubleshooting, or repair experience with either Lenel or Milestone systems.
- ACS/IDS installation, troubleshooting, and configuration experience with Lenel as the core access‑control system
- Milestone troubleshooting and configuration experience, specifically working with AXIS cameras as the primary imaging devices
- A minimum three (3) experience in the development of Installation and Engineering Design Plans.
- Experience programming and configuring Access Control solutions.
- Experience programming and configuring Video Management Systems (VMS).
- Windows Server management experience
- Windows workstation installation and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with SQL Databases/SQL queries
- CompTIA Security + Certification.
- Lenel Certified Expert (LCE) is a plus
Clearance:
- Active TS with SCI Eligibility
Compensation:
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $170,000-$180,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and seven years of experience, or a high school diploma with ten years of electronic security installation experience.
- Five years of installation experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and physical security systems, including gates, vehicle barriers, and turnstiles.
- Hands-on installation, troubleshooting, or repair experience with Lenel or Milestone systems.
- ACS/IDS installation, troubleshooting, and configuration experience using Lenel as the core access-control system.
- Milestone troubleshooting and configuration experience with AXIS cameras.
- At least three years of experience developing Installation and Engineering Design Plans.
- Experience programming and configuring access control solutions.
- Experience programming and configuring Video Management Systems.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Lenel Certified Expert certification.
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Quantum Sky is a Reston, Virginia-based mission technology company, formerly Tyto Athene, that delivers secure, AI-enabled and quantum-ready capabilities to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its work spans enterprise IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, software, post-quantum cryptography, and applied quantum technologies, helping customers modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and achieve faster, more resilient decision-making across complex, high-consequence missions.
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