Data Center Security Systems Technician — Hybrid VA

Securitas US Business Unit; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas is seeking a Security Systems Technician for Data Center Security Operations in Virginia. This hybrid role supports enterprise access control, video management, and security networks across the data center portfolio.

You will administer and troubleshoot Lenel OnGuard, Milestone XProtect, and related infrastructure, with on-site three days weekly and travel to VA/Eastern Region facilities. You will coordinate service tickets, provide escalation support, and assist in design reviews,

Qualifications

• Five+ years in electronic security systems, with data center experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise access control and video management systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot across field devices, PoE networks, Windows endpoints/servers, and databases.
• Pass a legally permissible screening and any Virginia licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer, inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair Lenel OnGuard, Milestone XProtect, servers, workstations, cameras, readers, controllers, intercoms, sensors, locks, alarms, and network infrastructure.
• Monitor system health and queues; diagnose faults and provide complete diagnostics and next steps.
• Perform software, firmware, configuration, database, and device updates per change-control and client standards.
• Maintain inventories, configurations, drawings, credentials, and site documentation.
• Provide DSOC support for security operations and route IT issues appropriately.
• Coordinate daily service tickets, verify acknowledgements, and follow resolutions per KPIs/SLAs.
• Serve as escalation point for after-hours issues and participate in rotation.
• Communicate incident status, risk, workarounds, and restoration to stakeholders.
• Conduct site walks with integrators; inspect installations against drawings and acceptance criteria.
• Support CCTV, access-control, and security-cabling designs under design authority guidance.

Skills

Lenel OnGuard

Milestone XProtect

TCP/IP

VLANs

Windows Admin

SQL Queries

Documentation

Communication

After-hours support

Tools

Lenel OnGuard software

Milestone XProtect software

Security cameras

Job description

Securitas is seeking a Security Systems Technician for Data Center Security Operations in Virginia. This hybrid role supports enterprise access control, video management, and security networks across the data center portfolio.

You will administer and troubleshoot Lenel OnGuard, Milestone XProtect, and related infrastructure, with on-site three days weekly and travel to VA/Eastern Region facilities. You will coordinate service tickets, provide escalation support, and assist in design reviews,