This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of electronic physical security hardware elements including door, gate, vehicle barrier, and turnstile systems, badge readers, intrusion detection devices, fixed and pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and all related cabling. This position requires the ability to work independently with general direction and as a team member under the direction of the PACS manager. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Basic electronics technician skills including ability to read wiring diagrams and standards as well as be able to safely install and test low-voltage cabling in and around doors, ceilings, and walls (including drilling doors, door frames, and fishing wire).
• Install maintain, configure, and modify video surveillance cameras in locations across the facility.
• Install maintain, configure, and modify electronic door locking hardware (including electro-mechanical locksets, magnetic locks, request-to-exit devices, monitor sensors, motion sensors, and key override hardware) in a commercial premise environment.
• Install, maintain, configure, and modify pedestrian turnstiles and vehicle gates and crash barriers.
• Maintain technical expertise security endpoint equipment.
• Monitor and test security endpoint equipment and associated devices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma with 5+ years of experience in applicable trades (cabling, security, fire surveillance, video surveillance, electronics technician)
• Basic understanding of physical security architecture, engineering, and installation/management including access control and video surveillance. 
• Basic computer skills including Windows, Office, and electronic mail.
• Basic automotive mechanics skills including hydraulic systems, battery and charging systems, bearing and gear lubrication, adjustment, and replacement.
• Basic understanding of internet protocol network design and concepts.
• Basic understanding of IT Security vulnerability protection and hardening.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills with both peers and customers.

Required Certification:

• Ability to achieve Lenel OnGuard Certified Professional status (Access Control) within first year of employment.
• Achieve and retain annual NASA medical monitoring and safety certifications for the following task areas:  Aerial Lift Operator, Confined Space Entry, Ladder/Scaffolding, Foreign Object Damage, and Noise Area.

Clearance:

• Minimum of a Secret clearance with level 2 background investigation (must be able to achieve within six months of employment and maintain as a condition of employment)

Potential for Telework (if any):

• There is no potential for telework, all tasks must be completed on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience working in a security or law enforcement environment
• Knowledge and experience working on government installations like Redstone Arsenal
• Knowledge and experience with MSFC buildings and communications infrastructure
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in one or more areas