Physical Security Technician

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

This position is located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

This position is contingent upon successful contract award to V2X.

• Provide continuous integrity of highly classified and complex physical security systems installed in U.S. Forces operational facilities worldwide. Travels to supported units / sites to apply engineering and technical expertise with Intrusion Detection Systems, Physical Security Enhancement System (PSEP), and access control systems.
• Provide GSA Container, vault, and pedestrian door locking device Inspection, maintenance and repair as required by supported MSC S2/SSO.
• Maintain Electronic Security Systems (ESS) as required by supported MSC S2/SSO to include semi-annual IDS testing for protected facilities.
• Apply advanced technical state-of-the-art integration of engineering models or prototypes, major system modifications to physical security systems, operations with fire detection and suppression systems, environmental systems, station power, and grounding systems to National Code and INSCOM configuration management regulations, standards and requirements.
• Perform complex Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) analyses and make recommendations for mitigation. Maintain baseline information for U.S. military unique physical security systems.
• Perform complicated diagnostics, fault isolation, and maintenance of complex electronic analog and digital communications, telecommunications equipment, and Radio Frequency (RF) systems High Frequency through Microwave (HF through MW).
• Configure, test, and install unique proprietary computer software and hardware for physical security systems. Perform software updates and modifications, graphics changes, additions, historical and operating system backups.
• Conduct site surveys, analyze physical security system and network requirements, produces complex network diagrams, and provide recommended solutions to accommodate system and network evolution. Evaluate proposed computer hardware and computer network systems to determine technical feasibility, costs for implementation, and operational adequacy.
• Provide classified technical documentation and training to technical personnel on the modification, integration, and installation of network equipment, configuration of network software, and installation of proprietary system software on electronic communication equipment.
• Provide life cycle support of physical security system software and hardware, configuration management, research and identify replacement Logical Replacement Units (LRU) for equipment and system upgrades, and trains technical personnel on system software and other special and unique applications.
• Research, design and install tailored systems and technologies to support reconfigured facilities.
• Operate Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) and Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Provide technical support for access control and intrusion detection systems such as voice, data, biometric, and or wireless access denial systems installed in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
• Support U.S. Army systems on site whenever and wherever deployed. Available to deploy to other countries and/or theaters to perform quick reaction technical support to U.S. forces worldwide, military contingency missions, and requirements in potentially hazardous work environments.

Education / Certifications:

• Associate's degree in Electronics or related field from an accredited college / university with eight (8) years of experience in physical security systems; OR
• Ten (10) years of military or civilian equivalent technical training.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen with Final Top-Secret Clearance based upon a TIER 5 Background Investigation, and favorable eligibility determination for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) IAW ICD 704.
• Some positions or assignments may require a Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph, especially those requiring access to TDN2.

Experience / Skills:

• Employee must have knowledge in computer system maintenance, assorted software versions and enhancements, analysis, and test. In addition, employee is required to have at least two (2) years of experience working with unique software applications, and experience working with server configuration, administration, and network support.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge with configuration management, installation practices and regulations, research and identify replacement Logical Replacement Units (LRU) for equipment and system upgrades of proprietary systems, and quality assurance practices and requirements.
• Knowledge in Electromagnetic Capability (EMC) and the functional application of Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) analysis.
• Location specific based on supported systems may require one or more of the below certifications:
  • Maintain ADVANTOR License Authorization and requisite training level to conduct maintenance to ADVANTOR ESS.
  • Maintain familiarity with and requisite training to conduct maintenance to LENEL (On-Guard) security equipment and peripherals.
  • Maintain GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician Certification.
• Maintain license authorization and requisite training level to conduct maintenance on the installed electronic security system at all supported MSCs.
• Working Knowledge and Experience with installation and maintenance on a variety of GSA Electromechanical Locks (X-09, X-10, LKM 10K etc.) and GSA storage containers and vaults.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.