IT/Low Voltage Subject Matter Expert - Law Enforcement

WRAAB • Part-time • Remote (United States) • $90,163 - $200,000 / year • 6d ago

Position Overview

WRAAB is seeking an experienced IT/Technology and Low-Voltage Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design of law enforcement and public safety facilities.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical member of WRAAB's design team, providing specialized expertise in IT infrastructure, public safety network systems, low-voltage technology, access control, security systems, and technology infrastructure supporting law enforcement operations.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience designing technology infrastructure for police departments, law enforcement facilities, public safety buildings, emergency operations centers, or similar mission-critical facilities.

This position is particularly suited for a senior technology professional who understands the unique requirements of public safety environments, including secure communications, resilient networks, evidence-related technology systems, access control, surveillance, and cybersecurity considerations.

Key Responsibilities

The IT/Technology SME will be responsible for providing technical leadership and design support for public safety technology infrastructure, including:

IT & Network Infrastructure

Develop and review IT infrastructure designs for law enforcement and public safety facilities.
Design and coordinate public safety network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks.
Develop network architecture, telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, pathways, cabling, and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate IT infrastructure requirements with architectural, electrical, mechanical, security, and other disciplines.
Develop technology infrastructure requirements for mission-critical and secure environments.
Evaluate network resiliency, redundancy, reliability, and availability requirements.
Coordinate power, grounding, HVAC, physical security, and environmental requirements for IT spaces.
Support development of technology equipment schedules, specifications, diagrams, and design documentation.

Access Control & Security Systems

Provide design expertise for integrated physical security systems, including:

Card access and electronic access control systems
Intrusion detection systems
Security management systems
Security monitoring and alarm systems
Security system head-end infrastructure
Door hardware coordination and electronic locking systems
Security system network infrastructure
Integration between access control, security, and IT systems

Public Safety Technology

Support technology infrastructure specific to law enforcement and public safety operations, including:

Police department technology systems
Dispatch and communications infrastructure
Evidence and records-related technology infrastructure
Secure technology spaces
Public safety communications systems
Emergency operations and mission-critical systems
Digital evidence infrastructure
Body-worn camera storage and management infrastructure
Video storage and management systems
Data storage, retention, backup, and redundancy requirements
Technology systems supporting patrol and investigative operations

Body-Worn Camera & Digital Evidence Infrastructure

The SME will provide specific technical expertise related to:

Body-worn camera systems
Digital evidence management platforms
Video storage infrastructure
Evidence data storage and retention
Network bandwidth requirements for video/data transfer
Server and cloud infrastructure coordination
Data backup and redundancy
Secure access and authentication
Integration with law enforcement IT systems

Design & Project Coordination

Participate in project kickoff, programming, design development, and construction documentation.
Review architectural plans and identify technology and security requirements.
Develop technology and low-voltage design criteria.
Prepare or review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, riser diagrams, network diagrams, and technology plans.
Coordinate with the Owner's IT, security, facilities, and law enforcement representatives.
Participate in design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
Review vendor-provided information and equipment requirements.
Provide technical support during bidding and construction.
Respond to RFIs and review submittals related to IT, low-voltage, and security systems.
Support commissioning, testing, and system acceptance as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of relevant IT, technology, telecommunications, security, or low-voltage infrastructure experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience designing IT infrastructure for law enforcement, police, public safety, emergency services, or other mission-critical facilities.
Specific experience with:
Public safety network infrastructure
Access control/card access
Intrusion detection
Security systems
Body-worn camera infrastructure
Digital evidence/video storage and management
Strong understanding of structured cabling, network architecture, telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and technology pathways.
Experience coordinating IT/technology systems with electrical and architectural design.
Ability to develop and review technical drawings, specifications, diagrams, and equipment schedules.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and physical security considerations in public safety environments.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The following would be highly desirable:

Experience with police headquarters or law enforcement facilities.
Experience with public safety communications and dispatch environments.
Experience with CJIS-related technology/security requirements.
Experience with secure network architecture and cybersecurity requirements.
Experience with Milestone, Genetec, Axon, Motorola, Panasonic, or similar public safety technology ecosystems.
Experience with video surveillance and video management systems.
Experience with evidence management systems.
Experience with cloud-based technology infrastructure.
Experience with redundant/high-availability IT infrastructure.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CCNP, PMP, RCDD, CTS, or equivalent are a plus.
Experience working on government or municipal projects.
California public-sector project experience.

Required Project Experience

Candidates should be prepared to provide specific project examples demonstrating their experience with public safety technology infrastructure.

For each relevant project, please provide:

Project name and location
Client/agency
Facility type
Project size, if available
Project dates
Candidate's role and responsibilities
IT/network infrastructure scope
Access control/security systems scope
Body-worn camera/digital evidence infrastructure experience
Other relevant public safety technology systems
Reference/contact information, if permitted

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate direct experience with law enforcement or public safety facilities.

Role on WRAAB Design Team

The SME will work closely with WRAAB's electrical engineering, security, controls, telecommunications, architectural, and other technical disciplines to provide an integrated technology infrastructure solution.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a senior-level technology professional who understands both the technical and operational requirements of public safety facilities.

The ideal candidate is not simply an IT consultant or network designer, but someone who understands how technology infrastructure supports law enforcement operations, security, evidence management, communications, and mission-critical public safety functions.

Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV highlighting relevant public safety and law enforcement project experience, particularly experience with public safety networks, access control, intrusion detection, and body-worn camera/digital evidence infrastructure.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $90,163.19 - $200,000.00 per year

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