Integrated Security Technologies, Inc. (IST) designs, installs, and services integrated electronic and physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical barriers, etc.) for government and commercial entities. Though based primarily in the mid-Atlantic region, our team members dispatch to locations throughout the nation and occasionally overseas. In business for more than 20-years, IST continues to grow while maintaining a strong culture of teamwork.

IST is searching for a Senior Solutions Engineer, located in our Herndon, VA headquarters.

Working in the Engineering department, the Senior Solutions Engineer will interface with IST internal resources to support the essential job duties listed below. These duties will be fulfilled by interacting with the IST Business Development, Operations, and Engineering departments, as assigned, for security system design and implementation as well as various other support tasks. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal resources to drive completion of projects. This position reports to the Solutions Engineering Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering and business development resources to design security systems based on client-provided specifications as well as industry standard practices.
• Site surveys as deemed necessary to support system design and/or documentation updates.
• Support will include the DC Metro Area, to include Maryland, DC, Virginia at a minimum. Other travel may be required as necessary.

• Support for RFP review/response to include requirements assessment and drawing takeoffs.
• Familiarity with GC construction projects, bid/spec RFPs.
• Bill of materials development and equipment specification.
• Creation of technical Scope of Works to outline proposed project installation and configuration.
• System deployment and commissioning, as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience in Access Control, Video Surveillance and Network Design.
• Experience in security system design for healthcare, government, K-12 and higher education environments.
• Experience with one or more of the followings software platforms is required:
  • Genetec, Software House, Lenel, Gallagher, and Milestone.

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience (4+ years) with a technical focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).

• Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the security manufacturers noted above.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401 (k) w/company match
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Days

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.