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Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician

Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026

About the role

Location: Charleston, SC
Position: Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician

Overview: ITC Defense is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Systems Technician (Engineering Technician VI) to support the Child Youth Program (CYP) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Life Cycle Support Contract. This senior-level technical position supports complex electronic security, surveillance, and related engineering systems throughout their operational life cycle. The role operates within a highly technical environment requiring advanced knowledge of electronic systems, engineering principles, system integration, testing, and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, integration, testing, installation, modification, and sustainment of complex CCTV, IP video surveillance, electronic access control, and related electronic security systems supporting CYP facilities.
Prepare and modify engineering designs, specifications, technical drawings, system documentation, test plans, and acceptance criteria for complex equipment and systems.
Develop technical approaches to resolve complex design and system performance problems and recommend appropriate design techniques or system modifications.
Resolve technical and design issues in coordination with Government personnel, contract personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders while ensuring compatibility with associated equipment and systems.
Perform advanced system configuration, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and technical analysis involving video quality, network performance, storage, access control functionality, and overall system performance.
Design and coordinate test configurations, experiments, and other technical evaluations to determine the feasibility and performance of preliminary or modified designs.
Develop and apply appropriate measurement and testing techniques to evaluate and improve equipment and system performance.
Plan and conduct technical experiments involving equipment or systems with complex or conflicting performance requirements or unusual combinations of technologies, techniques, or components.
Coordinate the fabrication of pilot models, as applicable, and establish test procedures and requirements for specialized test equipment.
Evaluate operational deficiencies and recommend equipment or system redesigns or modifications to address unique technical or performance issues.
Independently plan and accomplish complete technical projects or studies of broad scope and complexity and provide specialized expertise within assigned engineering or electronic security disciplines.
Plan and coordinate system installations, upgrades, pilot efforts, technology refreshes, and other lifecycle support activities to maintain system compatibility and performance.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, training, and, as required, supervision to lower-level technicians or other technical personnel.
Review technical work products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project objectives and applicable contract requirements.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required to support contract activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of contract requirements

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following education/training and experience combinations:

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical discipline and at least twelve (12) years of relevant practical experience; or
Formal electronics or communications training through an accredited technical school, Class A or Class B military school, or a four-year electronics apprenticeship program and at least twelve (12) years of relevant practical experience; or
High School Diploma or GED and at least fourteen (14) years of relevant practical experience.

Relevant practical experience must include:

Experience in the design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and technical drawings.
Demonstrated experience performing advanced technical work involving complex equipment, electronic systems, engineering systems, or related technologies.