Security Tech Engineer — Access Control & VMS Expert

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a hands‑on Technical Security Application Engineer to install, configure, and maintain physical access control and video surveillance systems, with emphasis in Southern California. You’ll troubleshoot hardware, read wiring diagrams, and work with vendors on security deployments.

The role focuses on system reliability, small‑to‑medium projects, and coordination with internal teams to keep security infrastructure secure and up to date.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting physical access control and/or video surveillance systems.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with low‑voltage cabling standards and best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder update skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot access control hardware and video surveillance hardware across sites.
• Perform application‑level configuration of access control and video management systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, and network issues; escalate as needed.
• Support deployment, commissioning, and upgrades of security systems across sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and integrators on service calls and upgrades.
• Assist in managing small‑to‑medium security projects, including scheduling and reporting status.
• Maintain inventory and spare parts; ensure system uptime.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams on IP addressing and VLAN configuration.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Reading wiring diagrams

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Low-voltage cabling knowledge

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a hands‑on Technical Security Application Engineer to install, configure, and maintain physical access control and video surveillance systems, with emphasis in Southern California. You’ll troubleshoot hardware, read wiring diagrams, and work with vendors on security deployments.

The role focuses on system reliability, small‑to‑medium projects, and coordination with internal teams to keep security infrastructure secure and up to date.