Security Systems Training Lab Manager
$135,000–$135,000 year
On-siteChantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Manage daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of the ESS Training Lab, ensuring access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, networking, and server systems remain fully operational for instruction. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades while administering user accounts, permissions, virtual environments, and cybersecurity patches. Support instructors by preparing lab environments, practical exercises, and troubleshooting scenarios, and coordinate with vendors to support technology updates. Maintain inventory, network diagrams, equipment records, and technical documentation, while assisting in lesson plan development and resource planning. Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance training effectiveness and oversee budgeting and procurement for system replacements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering, Security Management, or a related field
- Equivalent military training, certifications, or directly related experience
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience supporting electronic security systems, integrated security platforms, information technology, networking, or related technical environments
- Minimum three (3) years of experience managing a laboratory, training facility, technical team, or complex integrated systems environment
- Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic security systems, servers, workstations, software applications, and network infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of systems administration, cybersecurity best practices, preventive maintenance, and technical troubleshooting
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
- Ability to travel as needed for vendor training, manufacturer certification, customer support, or technical coordination
- Ability to maintain and administer complex laboratory environments consisting of hardware, software, and networked security systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining training lab readiness
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical staff, instructors, vendors, and customers
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with LenelS2 OnGuard, Software House CCURE, Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, Honeywell, Bosch, DMP, or similar security platforms
- Experience supporting DoD, federal, critical infrastructure, or high-security environments
- Industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, PMP, PSP, CISSP, CSEIP, or applicable manufacturer certifications
- Experience supporting technical training programs, instructors, curriculum development, or workforce development initiatives
- Knowledge of electronic security systems, system integration, networking, and cybersecurity principles
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