Electronic Security Systems Technician

Position: Electronic Security Systems Technician
Location: Balad, Iraq

• This position is located in IRAQ - Travel & Housing will be provided ****
  

Position Overview:
The Electronic Security Systems Technician is responsible for the day-to-day surveillance, detection, and reporting of security-related events using integrated technologies such as CCTV, intrusion detection, and access control systems.
Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate the base's Electronic Security Systems, including closed-circuit television (CCTV), accesscontrol,perimeter sensors, alarm systems, and integrated security platforms.
• Identify and assess suspicious activity, system anomalies, or breaches in real time and report immediately to the ESS Supervisor or Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Maintain continuous surveillance coverage of designated zones, ensuring all systems are fully operational, recording correctly, and free of obstruction or technical error.
• Conduct regular system checks and diagnostics to confirm functionality and escalate faults or outages to the appropriate maintenance or IT support teams.
• Respond to triggered alerts from intrusion detection systems and coordinate with mobile patrol units or static guards for on-ground investigation.
• Maintain accurate logs of daily ESS operations, including incident records, system alerts, equipment faults, and routine observations.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage, and retrieval of surveillance footage in support of investigations, reviews, or incident follow-up.
• Assist with the calibration, software updates, and basic troubleshooting of ESS components under supervision or as directed.
• Participate in training exercises, emergency drills, and refresher briefings relating to ESS operations, emergency protocols, and threat response.
• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), confidentiality guidelines, and applicable data protection policies in all system interactions.
  

Required Qualifications:
All candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
• Meet all standards as required by the contract.
• Have a clean driving record with a valid driver's license.
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent; an additional technical degree, military certification, or similar certification in electronics, telecommunications, or IT is preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of military electronic security systems (ESS), computer networks, radio, and communication equipment.
• Must possess 2 - 4 years of experience working with electronic security systems in a control room, SOC, or military installation.
• Must possess familiarity with surveillance software (e.g., Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon) and access control systems.
• Must possess basic understanding of electronics, computer systems, or networked security infrastructure.
• Must possess prior experience in high-risk environments (e.g. military bases, embassies, critical infrastructure).
• Preferredexperience in biometric access systems, perimeter radar, UAS detection, or PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) platforms.
  

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course.
Work Environment and Location:
Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Teleworking: No
Travel: Yes
Benefits: Yes (Healthcare)
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