Lead Security Systems Technician

The Archetype Strategy; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archetype Strategy seeks a Division 28 Team Lead to oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electronic security systems in hyperscale data center environments. You will lead field technicians, coordinate with project teams, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across ACS, CCTV, IDS, and access control platforms.

Responsibilities include configuring and testing IP-based CCTV systems, managing VMS platforms such as Genetec, Lenel, and others, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading field installation teams for security systems in large facilities.
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance on customer sites.
• Familiarity with IP-based CCTV and VMS platforms.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, coordination, testing, commissioning, and quality control of ACS, CCTV, VMS, IDS, and related security systems in hyperscale data centers.
• Lead field technicians, mentor staff, and ensure productivity and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, electricians, and contractors to ensure on-time project completion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and security system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL standards and customer site requirements.

Skills

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Quality assurance

OSHA safety compliance

Customer coordination

Tools

LenelS2

Genetec Security Center

Software House CCURE 9000

Avigilon

Milestone XProtect

Axis Communications

Bosch Security Systems

Honeywell Pro-Watch

Gallagher Security

AMAG Symmetry

Verkada

Suprema

HID Global

Mercury Security controllers

Job description

The Division 28 Team Lead will oversee the installation, coordination, testing, commissioning, and quality control of electronic safety and security systems within hyperscale data center environments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Installation and programming of card readers, badge readers, biometric readers, keypads, request-to-exit (REX) devices, door position switches, electric strikes, magnetic locks, and electrified door hardware.
• Installation, configuration, and testing of IP-based Video Surveillance (CCTV) systems, including fixed, PTZ, and panoramic cameras.
• Installation and commissioning of Video Management Systems (VMS) such as Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, Lenel, and other enterprise security platforms.
• Installation and support of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), including motion detectors, glass break sensors, panic devices, and perimeter protection equipment.
• Installation and termination of low-voltage security cabling, including Category 6, Category 6A, composite cable, and fiber optic infrastructure supporting security systems.
• Installation of security device backboxes, conduits, raceways, cable trays, ladder rack, and cable support systems.
• Rack and stack of security equipment, network switches, security panels, servers, power supplies, UPS systems, and telecommunications cabinets.
• Installation and termination of patch panels, fiber enclosures, security control panels, intelligent controllers, and power distribution equipment.
• Testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of integrated security systems to ensure proper operation and customer acceptance.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, device layouts, riser diagrams, one-line drawings, wiring schematics, and security system documentation.
• Labeling, documenting, and maintaining as-built drawings and testing documentation.
• Coordination with project managers, general contractors, electricians, Division 27 teams, and customer representatives to ensure successful project completion.
• Leading and mentoring field technicians while maintaining productivity, workmanship, and quality standards.
• Enforcing OSHA safety standards, customer site requirements, and company safety policies.
• Ensuring all installations comply with manufacturer specifications, customer requirements, NEC, NFPA, UL standards, and industry best practices.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following platforms are highly preferred:

• LenelS2
• Genetec Security Center
• Software House CCURE 9000
• Avigilon
• Milestone XProtect
• Axis Communications
• Bosch Security Systems
• Honeywell Pro-Watch
• Gallagher Security
• AMAG Symmetry
• Verkada
• Suprema
• HID Global
• Mercury Security controllers

Typical Systems Installed

• Electronic Access Control (ACS)
• CCTV / IP Video Surveillance
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Visitor Management Systems
• Intercom & Video Intercom Systems
• Perimeter Security Systems
• Biometric Authentication Systems
• Emergency Lockdown Systems
• Security Management Software
• Integrated Building Security Systems