Sr. Electronic Security Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 10 years of experience in the electronic security systems field.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license and Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in electronic security systems engineering, design, integration, and technical oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and travel to domestic or international project locations as needed.
• Strong knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and integrated security systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and federal engineering requirements, with sound technical judgment, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government representatives, project teams, and subcontractors; strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to support multiple projects.
• Preferred: both CPP and PSP certifications; experience with USACE, DoD, or other federal projects; familiarity with UFC 4-021-02 and applicable UFGS requirements; and experience with federal construction, commissioning, and cybersecurity integration.
• Ability to meet the roles physical demands, including occasional construction-site visits and navigating uneven surfaces, stairs, and active work areas; reasonable accommodations may be available.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet background check requirements; where applicable, obtain required clearance levels and access to military installations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical leadership and engineering oversight for federal electronic security systems projects.
• Develop and review system designs, engineering drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submittals.
• Support the design and integration of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related security systems.
• Ensure technical solutions meet contract requirements and applicable DoD/USACE criteria, UFC, and UFGS standards.
• Advise project managers, field teams, and subcontractors, and resolve technical and integration issues.
• Support system installation, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and preparation of technical turnover documentation.
• Coordinate network and cybersecurity requirements with qualified technical personnel.
• Assist with technical estimating, proposal development, and project evaluations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Security

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We are Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC (BSTS), a professional and caring provider of technical services with a record of delivering high-quality work and successfully managing contracts. We are hiring a Senior Electronic Security Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, for a direct-hire key personnel role supporting federal contract performance and technical coordination across multiple projects. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic visits to construction sites and secured government facilities; appropriate site safety procedures and protective equipment are required. This is a full-time role, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours and domestic or international travel potentially required based on project needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is not subject to federal DOT safety-sensitive requirements. We provide hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to qualified BSNC shareholders, their descendants, and their spouses. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to legally protected status.

last updated 43 week of 2026