ICIDS Engineering Technician: Head End Systems and StarWatch Integration --AL
Minuteman Security Solutions
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Job Description
Minuteman Security Solutions LLC supports the U.S. Army Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS), which helps detect and assess unauthorized entry into protected facilities. ICIDS work can include intrusion sensors, field controllers, communications, alarm monitoring equipment, and DAQ Electronics StarWatch Security Management System (SMS) software. Access control and video interfaces are included only where installed and assigned.
The position supports ICIDS head-end computers, StarWatch software, databases, communications, and integration with installed field equipment. The role is designed for skill development rather than a fixed experience threshold. Prior professional ICIDS experience is helpful but is not required for general hiring. Candidates with foundational skills, trade coursework, military technical training, or related practical experience are encouraged to apply. Duties begin under qualified supervision and expand as training, demonstrated proficiency, and assignment requirements permit.
Qualifications
- • High school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is not required for general hiring.
- • Basic computer familiarity, or willingness to build those skills, and an interest in security applications, networking, or technical integration. Professional server administration or prior ICIDS experience is not required for general hiring.
- • Ability to follow installation instructions, document settings and test results, and learn structured troubleshooting.
- • Willingness to learn IP networking, databases, system backups, permissions, and ICIDS head-end operation through supervised work.
- • Dependability, attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to learn and follow approved technical and safety procedures.
- • Meet applicable customer background-screening, badging, and site-access requirements. Maintain a valid driver’s license when driving is required for the assignment.
- • Willingness to complete assigned ICIDS, manufacturer, safety, and security training. Existing DAQ or ICIDS certifications are preferred, not general application prerequisites; manufacturer and contract credentials must be verified before installation, administration, or service that requires them.
Eligibility to Work
Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, potentially at the SECRET level, and complete required security training. An active clearance is not required at application unless specified for the assignment. Clearance eligibility and approval are determined by the Government. Citizenship and other eligibility requirements apply when required for the clearance or assignment. Follow customer and MMSS requirements for proprietary information, controlled unclassified information, and classified information when authorized. Use approved systems and reporting channels; protect credentials and report suspected security incidents promptly.
Security Clearance
Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, potentially at the SECRET level, and complete required security training. An active clearance is not required at application unless specified for the assignment. Clearance eligibility and approval are determined by the Government. Citizenship and other eligibility requirements apply when required for the clearance or assignment. Follow customer and MMSS requirements for proprietary information, controlled unclassified information, and classified information when authorized. Use approved systems and reporting channels; protect credentials and report suspected security incidents promptly.
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's license
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Key Responsibilities
· Assist with preparing ICIDS servers, monitoring consoles, and workstations using approved hardware, operating systems, software versions, and installation procedures.
· Learn to install and configure DAQ StarWatch SMS and supported client connections under qualified direction; maintain approved software and license inventories.
· Support the applicable ICIDS monitoring architecture. Legacy equipment may include a Primary Monitor Console (PMC), Master Communications Unit (MCU), or Poller Mux communications equipment; use the installed design and manufacturer documentation.
· Assist with supported Microsoft SQL Server database tasks, backups, and recovery checks within assigned permissions and training.
· Help map field controllers, alarm points, device descriptions, and operator displays; check that alarms and restorations reach the correct monitoring location.
· Support approved event handling, reports, maps, user permissions, and access/secure functions. Changes to personnel or identification-code records require authorized customer direction.
· Assist with IP settings, network connectivity, time synchronization, and application communications in coordination with the network owner; learn legacy communications where installed.
· Support access control and video interfaces where installed and included in scope; test assigned event associations and retrieval functions using approved procedures.
· Collect approved system logs and diagnostic results; help isolate workstation, application, database, controller, or network faults and escalate issues beyond current proficiency.
· Assist with approved upgrades, migrations, configuration backups, recovery testing, and rollback preparation; preserve the customer’s operational configuration.
· Implement assigned hardening, patches, account controls, and logging under cybersecurity direction. Support Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) evidence tasks only when trained and authorized.
· Prepare configuration records, inventories, diagrams, test results, and administrator instructions; support acceptance testing, turnover, and customer training as qualified.
Preferred Background
The following background is helpful, but is not required for general hiring.
· Background in computer repair, help-desk work, networking, electronics, security systems, or military technical training. No fixed minimum years is required for general hiring.
· Exposure to DAQ StarWatch SMS, ICIDS monitoring equipment, controller communications, or alarm point databases.
· Familiarity with Windows servers, Microsoft SQL Server, virtualization, backup restoration, or application logs.
· Exposure to secure configuration, STIG checks, change control, or government-system documentation.
· Relevant trade or college coursework, manufacturer training, or computer and networking certifications.
Training and Development
Training may cover ICIDS architecture, StarWatch administration, supported databases, controller communications, backup and restoration, network fundamentals, and approved cybersecurity procedures. Candidates begin with supervised setup and documentation. Independent administration, integration planning, advanced remediation, and technical leadership require demonstrated proficiency and any assignment-specific credentials.
Core Capabilities
Methodical troubleshooting, careful configuration, accurate records, respect for access permissions, effective coordination with field and IT staff, and prompt escalation of unresolved faults.
Work Environment
Work may take place in a shop, office, equipment room, or customer facility, including government installations. Duties may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, ladders or approved lifts, kneeling, reaching, pulling cable, and lifting or moving tools and equipment using appropriate assistance. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Travel to assigned sites may be required. Scheduled outages, testing, or service work may require occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours work. Travel, shift, and any on-call expectations are established for the assignment; this description does not establish continuous availability or a fixed response time.
Position Level
Technician role with progressive head-end responsibilities. Candidates may enter with foundational skills and develop ICIDS integration and administration capabilities. Independent or advanced tasks require demonstrated proficiency and any assignment-specific credentials.