**** W2 or 1099 or c2c ***In Person interview *****Long term project; usually the project goes for multiple years with this customer. Onsite***
Job Description
The Contractor shall provide professional services to support the District of Columbia''s deployment of Cisco Meraki MV cloud-managed security cameras across municipal facilities. The Contractor will coordinate with the Department of General Services (DGS), to oversee vendor installation activities, ensure compliance with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer''s technical standards, and maintain all required project documentation.
2. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:
2.1 Project Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for all deployment-related activities including:
- Coordination with DGS and/or OCTO to:
- Obtain building plans
- Confirm camera placement
- Schedule vendor site walks
- Arrange building access for vendors and city personnel as needed
- Assign approved user roles and privileges for each site in the Meraki Dashboard
- Ensure all required network ports are properly configured and patched to support camera deployment, connectivity, and Meraki Dashboard integration
2.2 Technical Review & Planning
- Review architectural drawings, low-voltage plans, and security layouts
- Validate camera locations, cable paths, mounting requirements, and environmental constraints
- Identify conduit or cabling needs and coordinate required work
2.3 Installation Oversight
- Oversee vendor installation activities to ensure compliance with City standards
- Verify proper mounting, labeling, patching, and camera alignment
- Ensure all cameras are brought online and configured in the Meraki dashboard using approved naming conventions
2.4 Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain project documentation, including updating as-built drawings, QA checklists, and deployment logs
- Prepare weekly status reports summarizing progress, risks, and upcoming work
- Maintain an updated issue and risk log throughout the project
3. Deliverables
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Master Deployment Schedule
- Site Walk Reports for each facility
- Installation Verification Checklists
- As-Built Documentation including final camera locations, cable IDs, and switch port assignments
- Weekly Status Reports
- Issue & Risk Log updated weekly
- Final Acceptance Package including QA results and dashboard validation
4. Acceptance Criteria
A facility will be deemed complete when:
- All cameras are installed per approved plans
- All devices are labeled, patched, aimed, and online
- Dashboard naming/tagging meets City standards
- As-built documentation is submitted and approved
- Installation Verification Checklist is completed and signed
- All QA issues are resolved
- Training is completed for designated City personnel, including dashboard access, camera review procedures, and basic troubleshooting
Skills/Requirements
- 16+ yrs. in progressive consulting leadership role, providing full lifecycle services in enterprise environment Required 16 Years
- 16+ yrs. managing, coordinating, and establishing priorities for entire project lifecycle Required 16 Years
- Experience working in Washington DC at various DC Government sites Required 5 Years
- Experience leading projects at various remote locations Required 5 Years
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Required