Design Engineer

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Conduct technical security assessments and recommend security upgrades.
• Identify security risks, analyze those risks, and specify system requirements and procedural measures to ensure the integrity of stand-alone computers and network information systems.
• Produce a variety of written documents including memoranda, trip reports, telegraphic communications with posts; and engineering surveys or service reports detailing specific engineering services planned or performed.
• Extensive worldwide travel required to service our international customers.
• Specify, design, procure, install equipment or products for technical security and information technology systems, such as:
• Technical systems/closed-circuit television, intrusion detection and alarms, locking devices, access control and denial systems, countermeasures equipment, and acoustic/RF attenuation technologies.
• Computer systems/encryption, firewalls, forensics, network intrusion monitoring, and system security audit products.
• Engage in work that can on occasion be physically demanding.
• Provide expert consulting services on new product developments and technological applications in the market.
• Maintain an expert level knowledge of installed base products and strive to sustain and improve the current technical security capabilities.
• Possess direct working knowledge of computer systems, computer security, and familiarity with operating systems, hardware platforms, and networks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of current experience in conducting technical security assessments, product evaluations, performing technical needs assessments and recommending security upgrades.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS, MS Office, Visio, and Auto CADD.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a rapport and professional working relationships.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a class 1 medical clearance prior to deployment and is a condition of continued employment.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.

Education

• BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related disciplines include: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Three to five years of current experience in conducting technical security assessments, product evaluations, performing technical needs assessments and recommending security upgrades.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Preferred

• Construction management experience (electrical/power, cabling, telecommunications)
• Life safety systems
• Automated Access Control Systems
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• CCTV systems (analog and digital)
• Fiber optic certification

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Routine lifting of objects 50-80 pounds such as drills, conduit benders, pipe threaders, cable pullers, and other equipment related to the electrical trade.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.

On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government?s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued ?2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors? mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.Equal Opportunity StatementXator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans? status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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