Lenel Subject Matter Expert - Electronic Security Systems

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Every gate, door, and alarm on a Navy installation protects Sailors, their families, and mission-critical assets. You'll be the expert who keeps those systems running.

The Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) N6 Regional Support program provides technical and programmatic support to Navy regions around the world. The work spans IT, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP), Enterprise Land Mobile Radio, dispatch and alarm systems, network engineering, Facility Related Control Systems, and information assurance. Our team supports the Regional Dispatch Centers, E911 services, and the local and regional alarm monitoring systems (LAMAS/RAMAS) that sit at the center of installation security.

We're looking for a seasoned Lenel Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the program's technical authority for electronic security and alarm systems. You'll be based mainly at Norfolk, VA. You'll shape requirements, lead testing and training, advise Navy leadership, and guide a team of technicians and engineers.

Why you'll love this role:

• Strategic impact: Shape how the Navy secures its installations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• A trusted advisor: Work directly with Navy leadership on modernization and cybersecurity decisions.
• Build the team: Mentor technicians and engineers and set the program's technical standards.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Keep the systems running. Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Lenel OnGuard access control systems, including card readers, controllers, panels, door hardware interfaces, intrusion detection sensors, and integrated CCTV/video surveillance.
• Be the go-to alarm expert. Provide technical support for Lenel and other alarm platforms used in the region (SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, and AMAG). Guide Government users on how to operate them.
• Power regional alarm monitoring. Integrate, administer, test, monitor, and sustain the local and regional alarm monitoring systems (LAMAS/RAMAS), including fire and intrusion detection alarm feeds.
• Keep data accurate. Update alarm databases, cardholder and access-level records, and notification systems whenever installation configurations change.
• Prevent problems before they happen. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, integration, and testing.
• Secure the systems. Support cybersecurity compliance through patching, vulnerability scans, configuration management, and documentation that supports the Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Deliver outstanding service. Manage trouble tickets in the Remedy ticketing system, conduct site surveys, and report system status.
• Document and teach. Maintain SOPs, as-built drawings, maintenance logs, equipment inventories, warranties, licenses, and spare parts records. Train operators and end users.
• Team up. Work with Navy security and public safety personnel and with equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to resolve outages fast. Provide on-call support for critical outages.

In This Role, You'll Also

• Serve as the program's technical authority for Lenel OnGuard and integrated electronic security and alarm systems across the region.
• Shape the future: define systems and operational requirements, analyze performance data, lead test and evaluation, and build training programs.
• Advise Navy leadership on technology refresh, modernization, cybersecurity posture, and standardization.
• Grow the team by mentoring technicians and engineers, setting technical standards, and representing the program at reviews and briefings.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Education/ Experience: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience (Ph.D. with 7 years, Master's with 10, Associate's with 14, or no degree with 16). Hands-on DoD project experience is required in at least three of these five areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training. Experience in these areas may overlap.

Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) Personnel Clearance Level (PCL) at the start, maintained for the life of the assignment.
• Must have a favorable background investigation and FBI fingerprint check on file, and must be eligible for a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).

Citizenship

• US. citizenship is required.

Work Location

• Primary: Norfolk, VA
• This is an on-site role at a Government facility. 
• Must be willing to travel to regional sites as the mission requires.

Certifications

• Lenel OnGuard Associate certification or higher (e.g., OnGuard Professional or above), current 
• DoD 8140 compliance based on DCWF code 451 Systems Administrator - Intermediate Level or the ability to earn it within six (6) months of starting the position.

Desired Qualifications

You'll stand out if you have:

• Experience with LAMAS/RAMAS and enterprise alarm monitoring architectures.
• Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIG implementation, and ATO documentation.
• Familiarity with Navy and DoD installation systems such as DBIDS, E911 and Regional Dispatch Centers, and FRCS/OT.
• Experience leading technical teams and briefing senior Government stakeholders.
• IAM Level III or other advanced cybersecurity certifications.
• Lenel OnGuard Professional or a higher-level LenelS2 certification.
• Experience with other alarm and access control platforms: SiS, King Fisher, Monaco, Digitize, Keltron, Simplex, or AMAG.
• Experience supporting CNIC, NAVFAC, or other U.S. Navy installation programs.
• Proficiency with Remedy or other ITSM tools and with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and the drive to work independently.

Ready to lead the technical direction of Navy installation security? Apply today!

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements


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