Senior Technician Security (AUH)

Johnson Controls; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Technician - Security to support commissioning, installing and servicing CCTV and access control systems. You will replace controllers, perform on-site verifications, and manage a team of technicians on a 24/7 roster while maintaining safety standards.

You will leverage Intercom, Master Clock, PA systems, and ELV integrations, including lifts and ANPR, and coordinate with third‑party providers to ensure smooth handovers and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience programming, installing, commissioning and servicing CCTV platforms (Pelco Endura, VideoXpert, Milestone ExacqVision, Victor VMS) and Access Control (P2K, CCURE, Salto), plus Visitor Management Systems.
• Strong technical expertise with Intercom, Master Clock and Public Address (PA) systems.
• Experience with structured cabling systems.
• Hands-on integration work involving lifts, barriers, ANPR and other ELV systems.
• Ability to organize and utilize technical resources and coordinate with third‑party service providers.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to guide others to solutions.
• Commitment to safety policies and professional standards.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in preparing incident reports and root cause analyses.
• Hands-on with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of ADMCC regulations and related drawings.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Program, install, commission and service CCTV platforms and Access Control systems.
• Replace controllers, perform system verifications and PPM activities on-site.
• Maintain safety standards and produce handover documents for customers.
• Lead and coordinate technicians and subcontractors on a roster-based 24/7 duty plan.
• Provide system operation training and support to customers.

Skills

CCTV platforms

Access control systems

Intercom

Master Clock

PA systems

Structured cabling

Lifts/ barriers/ ANPR

Coordination with third-party

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Incident reports

AutoCAD

ADMCC drawings

UAE driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What you will do

The Senior Technician - Security is a key role reporting directly to the Field Line Manager and will be based in Abu Dhabi. The Aftermarket CFS team carry out service maintenance and retrofit projects on Controls and Security Management Systems (SMS) used for comfort and energy efficiency across multiple industries including commercial retail and hospitality.

As a Senior Technician you will support commissioning replacing the controllers and you will be responsible for the onsite system verification PPM activities testing & commissioning of additional doors/cameras service reports of Security Management Systems (SMS) and manage overall team of technicians and subcontractors on roster based 24/7 duty shift plan.

As a member of this team you will work within a dynamic environment that provides a platform for you to develop your technical and project management skills.

How you will do it

As a Senior Technician you have knowledge of the latest security system products and electronics/Networking knowledge. You are hands-on programming controllers installing & commissioning various Access Control System & CCTV System Platforms Speed gates Car Park barriers and set up test third party software integration. You will demonstrate your expertise by conducting system operation training and creating handover documents to ensure a smooth handover to customers and by always maintaining a high standard of safety.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in programming installation commissioning and servicing of various CCTV platforms (Pelco Endura & VideoXpert Milestone ExacqVision and Victor VMS) and Access Control systems (P2K CCURE Salto) as well as Visitor Management Systems.

• Strong technical expertise with Intercom Master Clock and Public Address (PA) systems.

• Proven experience working with structured cabling systems.

• Handson experience with highlevel integrations involving lifts barriers ANPR & Other ELV systems.

• Ability to organize and effectively utilize technical resources information materials and support to ensure efficient execution of assigned tasks including coordination with thirdparty service providers and vendors.

• Capable of resolving complex system issues through troubleshooting or by guiding others on appropriate solutions.

• Commitment to adhering to company safety policies and procedures ensuring all tasks are performed safely and professionally.

• Strong proficiency in English both spoken and written.

• Experience in preparing incident reports and root cause analysis documentation.

• Handson experience with AutoCAD.

• Practical knowledge of ADMCC regulations and related drawings.

• Valid UAE driving license.

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