Description
Leidos has a career opening for a Security Systems Specialist located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Position Summary:
This Security System Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Workplace Security Team and will work under the guidance and supervision of senior staff located in Gaithersburg, MD. Primary duties will include administration, troubleshooting and repair of multiple enterprise level Software House C*CURE automated access management and intrusion detection/monitoring systems. These systems span across the continental US and are dedicated to protecting corporate assets as well as classified materials and enable Leidos to meet and exceed federal government regulations in support of classified contracts.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with a team mentality. Customer service, attention to detail and technical troubleshooting skills are all critical to this position.
Normal duty hours will be 1:00pm to 10:00pm, but infrequent alternate hours and weekend support may be required. This position will be located at the Gaithersburg, MD facility.
Primary Responsibilities
-Support of the Leidos Security Operations Center, a UL 2050 certified National Industrial Monitoring Station
-Administration of 2 independent enterprise level C*CURE systems to include:
oManagement of cardholder records and access levels
-Programming and testing of hardware configurations for access control and alarm systems of varying size and complexity.
-Maintenance of hardware and software systems, to include troubleshooting and expedient resolution.
-Coordination with security vendors for Security System installation support and troubleshooting.
-Support and maintenance of an enterprise digital video recording system
oAdministration and support of multiple MS Windows terminal servers serving client users across the continental US.
-Administration of a virtualized high availability platform
oDevelopment of security system designs
oObtaining quotes from vendors
-Tier One Customer Service
-Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree with 4+ years’ experience, Additional years’ experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
-Ability to manage complex tasks with little supervision
-Well-developed technical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent customer Service skills
-Familiarity with government and industry security requirements, to include JAFAN 6/9, ICD 705, NISPOM, and UL 2050.
-Familiarity with Software House CCURE security management software
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb a step ladder.
-Personal transportation for travel to nearby locations within the DC metro area
-Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
-Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
-Experience with MS Active Directory
-Experience with firewall administration
-Security industry, information security or network certification – Physical Security Professional (PSP), Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Security+, Network+, Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), etc.
-Network administration experience and exposure to network security principles
Original Posting Date:
2024-12-04
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
