Amtrak · 10 hours ago
Systems Engineer - 90337675 - Washington
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide technical support and expertise. The role involves systems analysis, design, development, and enhancements, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and IT strategies.
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Responsibilities
Participate in and support the systems development approach as an engineering exercise. I ensure requirements and specifications are clear, follow a documented development/build methodology, and make sure a robust unit, system, and integration testing regimen is followed to deliver solutions per design
Outline, develop, and document clear requirements and technical specifications following an established methodology
Create and update documentation as necessary to ensure architectures, designs, and other descriptions are up-to-date and describe the as-deployed system
Consult in the development/build planning process with customers, IT business system analysts, architects, information security, and other team members
Contribute to or develop technical solutions to meet defined requirements including changes, enhancements, or development of new infrastructure, platforms, and other systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Preferred
Plus 2 year of relevant work experience
Hands on experience administering and configuring enterprise access control systems such as Lenel OnGuard and Genetec Security Center
Proven background in low voltage systems, including door hardware integrations, badge readers, intrusion sensors, and cable management
Skilled in deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting security specific software platforms, including badge management, alarm monitoring, and event workflow systems
Experience with Axis IP cameras, including installation, VMS integration, firmware management, and video analytics configuration
Strong understanding of physical security infrastructure end to end—access control, video surveillance, intercoms, and network based security devices
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health savings accounts
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Back-up care
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Reimbursement of education expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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