Field Technology Specialist- Fairfax VA

Position Summary: Installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs various computer, network, and electronic physical security systems, low voltage systems, cabling, and associated equipment for optimum performance.

***This is a travel position. You will be traveling 85% of the time****

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Install, set up and troubleshoot low voltage infrastructure for network, physical security systems, and low voltage electronics systems.
• Apply working knowledge of physical security system devices, major components such as, cameras, card readers, control panels and power supplies, biometric devices, electronic strikes, mortise, and magnetic locks.
• Evaluate performance of installed equipment; provide on-going QA/QC feedback.
• Install, set up and troubleshoot all information technology systems to include Windows Operating System Configurations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Assemble, disassemble, and install video and data communication lines and hardware, computer systems, security and surveillance systems using hand and power tools.
• Configure, install, and repair computers for hardware, network settings, system hardening, and additional software as required.
• Arrange and coordinate local procurement of material and equipment required for project completion of assigned tasks.
• Arrange and coordinate receipt, installation, and tracking of purchased materials.
• Provide project deliverables.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form and verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Managing Customer Focus - Exceeds customer expectations. Promotes customer focus. Provides excellent customer service delivery. Foster innovative approaches to meeting customer needs.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Set goals and objectives. Use time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem-solving situations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree (AAS preferred) from an accredited institution that requires 2 years' experience may be substituted for the degree, or certification and experience.
• 3 Years' relevant computer or installation experience.
• Experience with IP camera installation and maintenance preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining low voltage physical security and VMS is a plus.

Language Ability:

• Read and understand work orders, instructions, schedules, schematics, specifications, manuals, wire diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings. Draft reports and business correspondence.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, managers and customers.

Mathematical Ability:

Calculate amounts related to performanc