Lead Security Systems Engineer - Field Role with Training

GET Staff; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (Citroën Berlingo)

Travel time paid

Overtime paid 1.5x/2x

On-call standby £80/week

20 days plus bank holidays leave (25+)

Training and development

Job summary

GET Staff is seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer for Surrey, covering Oxford and Hampshire. The role focuses on high-end electronic security systems with no fire alarm experience required.

You will manage server and network-based security environments, configure systems, and act as the interface for clients and IT departments. The position offers field-based work, progression to technical lead, and long-term opportunities within an established integrator.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in electronic security systems.
• No fire alarm experience required – focus on security disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Paxton Net2 and HikVision systems, including server setup.
• Experience with Honeywell Galaxy and Texecom intruder systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive service and advanced fault-finding across enterprise Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder Alarm systems.
• Carry out server/client setup, software configurations, network troubleshooting, and changes.
• Commissioning, handovers, and installations across multiple regional sites.
• Configure and support IP-based security infrastructure including TCP/IP networking and VLANs.
• Own complex integration faults, software issues, and root-cause analysis.
• Liaise with client IT departments, consultants, and third-party stakeholders.
• Assist project managers and installation teams during major projects.
• Mentor and provide on-site support to junior engineers.
• Prepare quotations for corrective and maintenance works.
• Produce service reports, commissioning records, and documentation.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Networking & CCTV

Tools

Paxton Net2

HikVision

Honeywell Galaxy

Texecom

Windows Server

TCP/IP networking

VPN

Job description

GET Staff is seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer for Surrey, covering Oxford and Hampshire. The role focuses on high-end electronic security systems with no fire alarm experience required.

You will manage server and network-based security environments, configure systems, and act as the interface for clients and IT departments. The position offers field-based work, progression to technical lead, and long-term opportunities within an established integrator.