Technologist - Intrusion Detection Systems

MSTS manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities, operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services, and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air.

(See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.)

We have 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees who innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Electronic Security Systems section is looking for an individual with strong technical and attention to detail traits to conduct Installations, maintain, and periodically tests electronic intrusion detection equipment. In this role, you will maintain, upgrade, and support closed-circuit television (CCTV) alarm, and access control system components used for the protection of government property, personnel, vital equipment, facilities, classified matter, and Special Nuclear Material (SNM).

The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial access control, commercial alarm systems and/or home alarm systems.

• Assists in the preparation of specifications for structures, systems, and.
• Under guidance of Principle Technologist or supervisors:
• Work in teams performing, Corrective, and Preventative maintenance on Intrusion Detection systems utilized by MSTS and/or subcontractors in assigned areas.
• Work in teams performing installation of Intrusion Detection systems and CCTV utilized by MSTS and/or subcontractors in assigned areas.
• Makes routine calculations and analyses in support of design engineering, such as earthwork, material quantity takeoff, and statistical data.
• Assists in computer-related activities such as preparing data and using computers to solve technical problems.
• Assists engineers in reviewing and recommending action on requests for engineering change orders and obtains the required approvals.
• Performs technical research and gathers data needed by engineers.
• Participates in the On Call Program and Provides Mission Critical Support.
• Assists with detailed review of drawings to ensure accuracy, completion, and format suitability.
• May provide support of operations at Nuclear or High Hazard (HH) facilities to maintain a condition and configuration to accept and support programs and projects.
• Contributes to solutions of assignment-related problems and issues with limited scope and basic complexity. Follows basic standards, practices, and procedures as well technical knowledge to address problems and complete tasks.
• May assist in and operate specific equipment and/or tools necessary for a particular assignment, including radiation detection equipment, electronics, networking components.
• Follows checklists for specific equipment-related tasks such as calibration, testing, and operation of equipment or tools needed for the position.
• Assists in defining specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests.
• Provides support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., classified systems/networks, diagnostics, and laser systems).

• Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 3 years' progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 5 years' progressive related experience.
• Some vocational training preferred.
• Electronics vocational training or field experience preferred.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
• Will be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change). Overtime may be required in support of our On Call Program while providing Mission Critical Support.
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.