Lead Security Technician

Vision Technologies; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Technologies is seeking an experienced professional to oversee access control and surveillance system installations from receipt of the engineering work package to project completion. You will lead crews, ensure safety, and deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high client satisfaction.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of ACS, CCTV, IDS systems, and the ability to interface with customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years installing, programming, and integration of ACS, CCTV, IDS security systems on large/complex projects.
• 2+ years leading large/complex security system install job sites and/or proven ability to work independently.
• Experience with Genetec, DMP, AMAG, Galaxy, and DSX product lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of access control and surveillance systems.
• Maintain staff requirements for ongoing projects and supervise technicians.
• Track materials and labor and manage crews to complete installations on schedule and within budgets.
• Provide regular reports on project progress and risks, and communicate with customers.

Skills

Security system installation

Security system integration

Project supervision

Team leadership

Tools

Genetec

DMP

AMAG

Galaxy

DSX

Job description

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audio visual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.

The right candidate assumes total project ownership from receipt of complete engineering work package to delivery of project completion and final documentation. Possess the ability to deliver small, medium, and large projects at or below specified budgets.

• Responsible for overseeing the implementation of access control and surveillance systems.
• Maintaining staff requirements for ongoing projects.
• Detailed tracking of materials and labor while managing crews to perform various types of installations and completing them under challenging project deadlines.
• Provided detailed reporting of project production resolving issues providing scheduling and maintaining budgets.
• Supervises technicians and lead technicians and provides on-the-job training when required.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of assigned projects.
• Provides regular feedback on the performance of technicians and lead technicians.
• Demonstrates ability to teach and mentor assigned staff.
• Controls and tracks all materials required for each project.
• Accurately reports on-site material inventory on the last working day of each month.
• Demonstrates ability to procure change orders on a consistent basis.
• Determines when project is off budget and implements solutions necessary to get it back on budget.
• Performs walk‑through with customer, on Account Project Manager’s behalf when needed.
• Relay implementation details to engineer for incorporation into a work order package.
• Manages subcontractors assigned to project.Assures that all installation work and associated testing required are performed to the latest specifications.
• Serves as direct interface with the customer.
• Keeps personal technical skills up to date by reading trade magazines, attending in‑house training classes and vendor seminars.
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience installing, programming, and integration of ACS, CCTV, IDS security systems on large/complex projects.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading large/complex security system install job sites and/or proven ability to work independently.
• Experience with multiple product lines (Genetec, DMP, AMAG, Galaxy, and DSX) a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must be able to perform work using 6’-12’ ladders.