Technical Specialist – Safety & Security - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation in Greater London is seeking a Technical Specialist – Safety & Security to advance safety and security systems across critical operations. You will lead technical design, support sales teams, and oversee project deliveries while mentoring engineering teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with enterprise-grade systems, expertise in leading VMS platforms, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a car allowance, holidays, and pension support.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

22 days holiday + 5 days buy option

Pension, life cover, and training support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of producing low-level designs for engineering delivery.
• Comfortable working in public sector environments – NPPV clearable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical design authority for safety and security projects.
• Producing low-level designs and configuration templates for engineering teams.
• Providing 3rd-line technical support for complex issues.
• Mentoring and developing the safety and security engineering team.
• Engaging directly with customers to provide consultancy and solution briefings.

Skills

5+ years designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise-grade security systems

Experience with at least one leading VMS and one enterprise access control platform

Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and virtualisation

CCNA-level networking knowledge or equivalent experience

Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills

Tools

Windows Server

Milestone

Genetec

Avigilon

IndigoVision

Pelco

Gallagher

Lenel

PAC

Job description

Overview

Ready to take the lead in advancing safety and security across critical operations?

Join a respected organisation recognised for its commitment to delivering innovative infrastructure and technology solutions that support essential industries. With a strong track record of expertise, collaboration, and technical excellence, the business continues to play a key role in shaping safer, smarter, and more connected environments.

The team is hiring a Technical Specialist – Safety & Security to provide subject matter expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced safety and security systems. This role will involve working closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support the integration of cutting-edge technologies across diverse projects.

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Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical design authority for safety and security projects
• Producing low-level designs and configuration templates for engineering teams
• Supporting sales teams with pre-sales technical input and solution design
• Overseeing project delivery to ensure designs meet client specifications
• Providing 3rd-line technical support for complex issues
• Mentoring and developing the safety and security engineering team
• Engaging directly with customers to provide consultancy and solution briefings
• Work With VMS platforms: Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, IndigoVision, Pelco
• Access control: Gallagher, Lenel, PAC, Genetec
• Integrated platforms for single-pane-of-glass security management
• Windows Server / Virtualisation / VMs
• Networking fundamentals (CCNA-level) – routing, switching, VLANs

Requirements

• 5+ years designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise-grade security systems
• Experience with at least one leading VMS and one enterprise access control platform
• Proven track record of producing low-level designs for engineering delivery
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and virtualisation
• CCNA-level networking knowledge or equivalent experience
• Comfortable working in public sector environments – NPPV clearable
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills

Benefits

• £5,000 car allowance
• 22 days holiday + 5 days buy option
• Pension, life cover, and training support

Salary

• £60,000 base salary