Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Overview

This role is a technical electronic communications, security, and computer network role in providing technical design, support and user assistance to such equipment used in LCPS facilities. The Technical Security Engineer is responsible for providing technical services, guidance, and direction in all areas of communication and security network design, installation, maintenance, and use. The Technical Security Engineer serves as the primary technical advisor to subordinates, providing technical assistance and support as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides oversight and support for security camera systems. Troubleshoots and resolves security camera system network hardware and software problems.
• Perform regular system health checks and proactive maintenance to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Advises and provides direction to onsite technicians troubleshooting/repairing hardware and software issues.
• Develops and distributes maintenance procedures for security camera systems
• Provides technical support and training to end-users and other technical staff on security camera system operation and maintenance.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest security camera technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including IT, facilities, and security personnel, to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of new security camera equipment and technologies.
• Ensures compliance with relevant security policies, regulations, and standards.
• Manages and configure video analytics and intelligent features within the camera systems.
• Participates in the planning and execution of system upgrades and expansions.
• Travels to various site locations as required for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Associates degree in in electronics and experience in servicing security camera systems

Experience

• Three years of experience troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions with Technical Security systems
• Experience with security cameras and AI systems designed for video surveillance
• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining security camera systems
• Experience in project management

Licenses and Certifications

Appropriate security and communications certifications required; including Genetec Security Center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of communications network systems, hardware, software, and associated equipment and devices
• Excellent human relations and communications skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Technical Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours

Salary Level: Scale B/ Universal Level 12

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $36.11 - $46.66

Remote Work Eligible: No