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Job Description:

Be part of a great team and have a positive impact in our mission to protect our Client's facilities, personnel, and operations. Our teams are driven by performance excellent, personal integrity, and a commitment to the security mission.

Vaxcom Services LLC (a Parsons company) is looking for a talented Security Equipment Controls Technician to join our team! In this role you will get to provide technical guidance and expertise as part of an electronic security screening equipment program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Installs, maintains and repairs products such as baggage scanners, vehicle scanners, explosive trace detection and personnel scanners, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at the Client and/or field locations (both CONUS and OCONUS).

• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of scanning systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with scanning equipment.

• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.

• Follow all safety and security protocols as per TSA or local regulations.

• Instructs customers in system/equipment operation and provides technical assistance. Provides on-site end-user training on maintenance and limited troubleshooting.

• Performs one or many of a wide range of installation tasks such as running conduit and cable, installing and connecting trays, racks and electronic hardware systems, connecting and testing both new and retrofit construction of audio/visual, computer server, network and telecommunications equipment.

• Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.

• Assembles, installs and configures systems and equipment in accordance with site assessments and schematics.

• ​Completes system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.

• Completes final commissioning and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.

• Ensures the commissioning and final acceptance of critical path equipment is conducted to the Client's requirements and in accordance with applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.).

• Performs routine system maintenance and analysis functions, including hardware configurations and adding, removing and replacing equipment components.

• Travels frequently to Client sites (both CONUS and OCONUS) in performance of duties.

• The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in connection with operation of the equipment for extended periods of time.

• The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must lift, manipulate, and move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include satisfactory close vision and distance vision.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Under general supervision, capable of performing all jobs including the most complex.

• Must have prior certification and hands on experience with the following equipment: Hi Scan/Hi Trax 1, 2; IS600; B-Scan; and the Leidos IP6500.

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices. Work is checked since errors may cause delay or expense.

• Will assist and train less experienced personnel.

• High School diplomas plus advanced technical training, and typically 2+ yrs of applicable technical experience.

• Must be able to be medically cleared by the Client for OCONUS travel to sometimes austere locations.

• Must be able to work as part of a small team exhibiting solid communication skills and the ability to be flexible to changing requirements.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Would prefer candidates who possess a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• Would prefer candidates who have IC experience and familiarity with their security screening procedures and equipment.

• Previous OCONUS experience working with a variety of US organizations and personnel.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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