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- Lead Security Systems Engineer – Access Control & Video (Hirsch / Milestone)
- Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer – Hirsch Velocity (Formerly Identiv)
Lead Security Systems Engineer – Access Control & Video (Hirsch / Milestone)
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (Tier 3)
Salary Range: $118,000 – $132,000
About: Trilogy Secured Services, LLC (TSS) is an award-winning federal security integrator specializing in physical and electronic security solutions for U.S. government facilities nationwide. An Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Trilogy delivers end-to-end services including HSPD-12 / FIPS 201–compliant physical access control systems, NDAA-compliant video surveillance, intrusion detection, system modernization, and full lifecycle operations and maintenance. Trilogy is a prime contractor on major federal contract vehicles, including the GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC, and has successfully deployed over $43 million in Federal and DoD security projects. The company has been recognized as a 2023 Top 10 Government Contracting Services Provider (Gov Business Review), 2020 Department of Homeland Security Small Business of the Year, and 2025 Small Businessperson of the Year Nominee, reflecting a strong reputation for compliance-driven execution, technical excellence, and mission-focused delivery.
Position Overview: This role is for a lead-level, hands-on security systems engineer who will provide technical leadership and oversight for complex electronic security systems at a federal campus. The position blends deep Hirsch Velocity and Milestone XProtect expertise with day-to-day technical leadership and accountability.
This is a player-coach role, not a desk-only supervisor position.
Core Platforms
- Hirsch Velocity (Identiv)
- Milestone XProtect
- Enterprise PACS / VMS infrastructure
- SQL-based system environments
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as technical lead for Hirsch Velocity access control systems
- Oversee and support Milestone XProtect VMS operations and sustainment
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across integrated subsystems
- Analyze SQL databases, logs, alarms, and system trends
- Lead and authorize system testing, validation, and corrective actions
- Mentor and guide technical staff while remaining actively hands-on
- Develop and refine preventative maintenance and sustainment strategies
- Communicate system health, risks, and recommendations to leadership
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years enterprise electronic security systems experience
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Hirsch Velocity
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Milestone XProtect
- 5+ years SQL database experience (queries, analysis, reporting)
- Demonstrated technical leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to solve complex problems beyond manufacturer documentation
- Strong written, verbal, and briefing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Federal facility or critical infrastructure experience
- Experience leading system upgrades or modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts and architecture
This Role Is NOT
- An installation-only position
- A junior technician role
- A non-technical management position
Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer – Hirsch Velocity (Formerly Identiv)
Location: Nationwide / Hybrid (Federal Facilities)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Ability to obtain (Active clearance strongly preferred)
Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 + full benefits
About: Trilogy Secured Services, LLC (TSS) is an award-winning federal security integrator specializing in physical and electronic security solutions for U.S. government facilities nationwide. An Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Trilogy delivers end-to-end services including HSPD-12 / FIPS 201–compliant physical access control systems, NDAA-compliant video surveillance, intrusion detection, system modernization, and full lifecycle operations and maintenance. Trilogy is a prime contractor on major federal contract vehicles, including the GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC, and has successfully deployed over $43 million in Federal and DoD security projects. The company has been recognized as a 2023 Top 10 Government Contracting Services Provider (Gov Business Review), 2020 Department of Homeland Security Small Business of the Year, and 2025 Small Businessperson of the Year Nominee, reflecting a strong reputation for compliance-driven execution, technical excellence, and mission-focused delivery.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer with deep, hands-on experience supporting Hirsch Velocity access control systems in Federal environments. This role supports mission-critical PACS deployments across civilian, DoD, and IC facilities and requires someone who can design, configure, troubleshoot, and interface directly with Government stakeholders.
This is not an entry-level or installer-only role — this is an engineering-first position.
Required Technologies
- Hirsch Velocity (formerly Identiv Velocity)
- Hirsch Mx Controllers
- ScramblePad / Velocity Reader Technologies
- PACS architecture in enterprise environments
- Federal security systems experience
Nice to Have:
- Any HSPD/12 PACS Software House, Lenel S2, Genetec, or Milestone XProtect exposure
- Network security fundamentals
- Experience supporting NDAA-compliant systems
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, deploy, and support Hirsch Velocity PACS solutions
- Perform system upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting
- Participate in system surveys, drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation
- Support commissioning, testing, and lifecycle O&M
- Interface with Program Managers, installers, and Government security teams
- Ensure compliance with Federal standards and site-specific security requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of PACS experience in Federal environments
- Demonstrated hands-on experience configuring Hirsch Velocity
- Strong understanding of networked access control systems
- Comfortable working in secure facilities and mission-critical environments
- Strong documentation and customer-facing communication skills
Who Is NOT a Fit
- Installers who have only pulled cable or mounted hardware
- Individuals without Federal or enterprise-scale security experience
- Entry-level technicians or recent graduates
- Candidates unwilling / unable to support secure or cleared environments
Work for Trilogy Secured Services
We are always looking for dedicated, hardworking individuals to join our team of professionals in an exceptional work environment. We invite you to complete the form below and attach a current professional resume. Our team looks forward to providing you with a prompt response.