ESS Field Technician - 50–60% Travel, TS Clearance Eligible

Modtech-Solutions-LLC; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MODTECH SOLUTIONS LLC | FIELD OPERATIONS is seeking an ESS Field Technician to install, test, and maintain electronic security systems across DoD and government facilities. You will work hands-on with access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection equipment in a field setting.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, conduit work, and ability to read technical drawings. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen eligible for TS clearance and willing to travel 50–60%.

Qualifications

• Experience installing electronic security, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/video surveillance, electrical or low‑voltage systems.
• Ability to install and bend EMT conduit, including offsets, kicks, and saddles.
• Experience pulling, routing, dressing, terminating, testing, and labeling low‑voltage cabling.
• Working knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/video surveillance, and associated field devices.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, system diagrams, and installation documentation.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot ESS, including access control, IDS, and CCTV.
• Install ESS platforms and equipment including LenelS2 and Honeywell Vindicator.
• Install cameras, readers, door contacts, and related devices and equipment.
• Install, bend, route, and secure EMT conduit and raceways for ESS.
• Test, configure, and commission ESS devices and systems on site.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and government personnel to resolve field issues.

Skills

EMT conduit bending

Low-voltage cabling

Access control systems

Video surveillance CCTV

Field installation hands-on

Networking basics

Tools

LenelS2 OnGuard

Honeywell Vindicator

Network equipment

CCTV cameras

Job description

MODTECH SOLUTIONS LLC | FIELD OPERATIONS is seeking an ESS Field Technician to install, test, and maintain electronic security systems across DoD and government facilities. You will work hands-on with access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection equipment in a field setting.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, conduit work, and ability to read technical drawings. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen eligible for TS clearance and willing to travel 50–60%.