Security Technician

Insight Global; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a TS/SCI Access Control Technician to support a large federal client in Northern Virginia. Based in Chantilly, VA, you will install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot access control, CCTV, and structured cabling systems on mission-critical projects.

Travel up to 75% nationwide, primarily within Northern Virginia, with occasional travel to project sites across the United States. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years installing, servicing, or supporting access control systems (Lenel, Genetec, CCURE, Software House, AMAG, or similar).
• Experience with structured cabling installations.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Ability to terminate, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience with CCTV, security, or low-voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, telecom drawings, and rack elevations.
• Experience installing racks, cabinets, cable trays, pathways, and telecommunications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and support structured cabling, fiber optic, access control, CCTV, and telecommunications systems.
• Terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber infrastructure.
• Support installation of card readers, door hardware, access control panels, and associated security devices.
• Install and maintain MDFs, IDFs, racks, cabinets, pathways, grounding systems, and related infrastructure.
• Perform QA/QC inspections to ensure work meets client and industry standards.
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure.
• Maintain safety compliance and ensure proper handling of tools, materials, and equipment.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Access control systems

Structured cabling

Fiber & copper cabling

Telecom testing

CCTV / security systems

Blueprints & drawings

Rack & equipment install

Travel readiness

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: TS/SCI Access Control Technician

Location: Chantilly, VA

Length: full-time hire

Rate: $100,000 - $135,000

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Required Skills

Active TSSCI

High School Diploma OR GED required.

4+ years of experience installing, servicing, or supporting Access Control Systems (Lenel, Genetec, CCURE, Software House, AMAG, or similar)

Experience with structured cabling installations

Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling

Ability to terminate, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications infrastructure

Experience with CCTV, security, or low-voltage systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, telecom drawings, and rack elevations

Experience installing racks, cabinets, cable trays, pathways, and telecommunications equipment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Any Access Control Certifications

BICSI Installer Level 2 or BICSI Tech Certification

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a TSSCI Technician to support a large federal client of ours to support support mission-critical projects. This role will be responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, and electronic security systems including access control and CCTV platforms. This position requires up to 75% travel, primarily throughout Northern Virginia, with some travel to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

Install and support structured cabling, fiber optic, access control, CCTV, and telecommunications systems

Terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber infrastructure

Support installation of card readers, door hardware, access control panels, and associated security devices

Install and maintain MDFs, IDFs, racks, cabinets, pathways, grounding systems, and related infrastructure

Perform QA/QC inspections to ensure work meets client and industry standards

Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure

Maintain safety compliance and ensure proper handling of tools, materials, and equipment