Access Control Technician II – Data Center Projects

KCI Telecommunications; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Telecommunications in the Davenport, IA area is seeking an experienced Access Control Technician II to support the deployment of security and low voltage systems across data center projects. Local travel to sites throughout the market; day shift; immediate start.

You will install, wire, and configure access control hardware and software, work with Lenel/Software House/AMAG/Genetec, mentor Level I techs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, compliant installations.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience installing and servicing access control systems.
• Working knowledge of at least one major access control platform (Lenel, Software House, AMAG, Genetec, S2, etc.)
• Comfortable troubleshooting systems independently in the field.
• Ability to pass all required site onboarding and background/security requirements.
• Ability to work safely on active construction sites and within live data center environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel between sites in the Davenport, IA market.
• Standard low voltage hand tools.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Installing, terminating, and wiring access control systems and associated hardware.
• Pulling, routing, labeling, and dressing low voltage and structured cabling.
• Installing and wiring security devices including: door contacts, request-to-exit devices, motion detectors, sounder/siren devices, electric strikes and magnetic locks, card readers.
• Wiring and terminating access control panels, controllers, and boards.
• Programming and configuring access control head-end software (e.g., Lenel, Software House, AMAG, Genetec, S2, or similar platforms).
• Installing and supporting structured cabling infrastructure and MDF/head-end room buildouts.
• Mounting, installing, and wiring IP cameras throughout the facility.
• Assisting with IP address assignment and camera configuration.
• Supporting firmware upgrades/downgrades on security devices as required.
• Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting systems independently to ensure proper operation prior to project closeout.
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, riser drawings, and installation plans.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and professional installations, plus accurate documentation/as-builts.
• Providing technical guidance and on-the-job support to Level I technicians.
• Traveling locally between project sites within the Davenport, IA market as assigned.
• Working within both active new-construction sites and existing, occupied data center environments, following all applicable safety and access protocols.
• Coordinating with project leads, PMs, and general contractors.
• Following site-specific requirements, safety protocols, and security procedures.

Skills

Access control installation

Troubleshooting in the field

Communication skills

Team-first mindset

Valid driver's license

Tools

Lenel

Software House

AMAG

Genetec

S2

Job description

KCI Telecommunications in the Davenport, IA area is seeking an experienced Access Control Technician II to support the deployment of security and low voltage systems across data center projects. Local travel to sites throughout the market; day shift; immediate start.

You will install, wire, and configure access control hardware and software, work with Lenel/Software House/AMAG/Genetec, mentor Level I techs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, compliant installations.