Fire and Security - Remote Support Engineer

Securitas; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Technology is hiring a Remote Support Engineer to diagnose and triage field-installed security systems from a remote setting. You will work 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM shifts, including weekends, with a weekly day off.

The role expects 3–5 years in electronic security and strong networking, CCTV, intruder and access control knowledge. This position emphasizes ticket-based customer support, testing releases, and coordinating with engineers on upgrades and servicing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the electronic security service industry.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent knowledge of networking and IP connectivity.
• Understanding of Intruder, Fire, CCTV, T&A and Access Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep an excellent record of all customers and engineer interactions via the ticket system.
• Provide remote assistance to investigate and identify customer issues, and ensure engineers installing/upgrading customer systems or servicing systems.
• Follow a defined support ticket management process to ensure targets are met.
• Test software releases and apply fix releases to customer systems.
• Feedback information internally to other departments and attend meetings as required.
• Identify training requirements for customers and carry out offline testing on customer data.

Skills

Security systems knowledge

IP networking

MS Office suite

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Fire and Security - Remote Support Engineer

• Full-time
• Compensation: GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000 - yearly

The role of a Remote Support Engineer is to provide remote diagnosis and triage of systems installed in the field.

Hours of work will be between 4.00pm and 8.00am including weekends with a day off per week.(8 hour shifts)

Previous experience of working within a security industry is essential and candidates must have experience of security products including Intruder, CCTV, Fire etc.

The role

The role of a Remote Support Engineer is to provide remote diagnosis and triage of systems installed in the field.

Hours of work will be between 4.00pm and 8.00am including weekends with a day off per week.(8 hour shifts)

Previous experience of working within a security industry is essential and candidates must have experience of security products including Intruder, CCTV, Fire etc.

What you will be doing

• Keep an excellent record of all customers and engineer interactions via the ticket system.
• Provide remote assistance to investigate and identify customer issues, and ensure engineers installing/upgrading customer systems or servicing systems.
• Efficiently follow a defined support ticket management process to ensure targets are met.
• Test software releases.
• Apply fix releases to customer systems.
• Feedback information internally to other departments.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Identify training requirements for customers.
• Carry out offline testing on customer data as required.
• A strong desire for learning in a fast-moving market.
• Contribute to the goals and objectives of the team.
• Be highly motivated to achieve success.

What you will need

• 3-5 years of experience in the electronic Security service industry
• PC literate in MS Office, Outlook and Excel
• Good written and verbal skills
• Proactive, able to work on own initiative
• Ability to influence effectively
• Excellent knowledge of networking and IP connectivity.
• Understanding of Intruder, Fire, CCTV, T&A and Access Control systems.

Key Attributes

• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Interpersonal and communication Skills
• Relationship building & Networking
• The desire to improve and take on new challenges
• Experience in the electronic Security sector
• Ability to be part of a team and set leadership examples
• Ability to demonstrate influencing skills

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