Senior Security Engineer

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Wellness programme

Employee assistance

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to support electronic security systems across a field-based role in London and nearby areas. You will perform maintenance, fault-finding and repairs, while assisting customers and engineers with specialist support.

The position offers a basic salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year, with travel, on-call and overtime allowances. Total average earnings range from £43,000 to £60,000, plus various benefits and a strong development path.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electronic security industry and related technologies.
• Ability to diagnose faults and provide effective technical support.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on security systems.
• Investigate faults and provide technical support to customers and engineers.
• Work across intruder alarms, access control, CCTV and intercom systems.
• Utilise manufacturer software for configuration and diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate work records and deliver strong customer service.

Skills

Electronic security

Fault finding

Access control

CCTV

Intruder alarms

Tools

Texecom Cloud

Dahua DoLynk

Salto KS

Paxton10

Brivo

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Systems Engineer to join an established fire and security services provider, supporting customers and engineering teams across a range of electronic security systems. The role involves planned maintenance, fault finding, repairs and technical support across security systems.

This is a field-based role offering a basic salary of A GBP 35,000 : A GBP 45,000 per annum, plus paid travel, on-call and overtime allowances, with total average earnings of A GBP 43,000 : A GBP 60,000, plus benefits.

Candidates can be based anywhere in London or within 15 miles north and 20 miles south of St Albans (office location).

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on electronic security systems.
• Investigating faults and providing technical support to customers and engineers.
• Working across intruder alarms, access control, CCTV and intercom systems.
• Using manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.
• Supporting engineers with technical issues and providing guidance where required.
• Completing work and documentation accurately while maintaining good customer service.
• Performing other duties relevant to the role as required.

What were looking for

Previous experience as a Security Systems Engineer or in a similar security engineering role.

• Strong experience within the electronic security industry.
• Good technical knowledge of security systems and associated technologies.
• A logical and methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A high level of accuracy when completing work and documentation.

Ideally, you will have experience with some of the following

• Texecom Cloud, Dahua DoLynk, Salto KS, Paxton10, or Brivo

Relevant backgrounds

Security Systems Engineer, Security Service Engineer, Security Maintenance Engineer, Electronic Security Engineer, Fire and Security Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer or in a similar role.

Whats on offer

A GBP 35,000 : A GBP 45,000 basic salary

• Paid travel
• On-call and overtime allowances
• Total average earnings of A GBP 43,000 : A GBP 60,000
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• 9/10:day working fortnight
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme
• 24:hour GP and mental health support
• Professional development and training
• Quarterly development reviews