Senior Lead Security Technician

IES Communications; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability and related coverages

Insurance discounts

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Senior Lead Security Technician to oversee installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced electronic security systems. This role provides field leadership for technicians and subcontractors and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and with high workmanship quality.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical expertise in access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and network infrastructure, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
• Able to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams on security system projects from start to finish.
• Install, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot security systems.
• Coordinate daily activities of technicians, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Manage project schedules, material requirements, and labor resources.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior technicians and crew leads.

Skills

Access control

CCTV

Intrusion detection

Network infrastructure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/IT

Job description

Senior Lead Security Technician

The Senior Lead Security Technician is responsible for leading the installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced electronic security systems. This role provides field leadership for technicians and subcontractors, ensures projects are completed safely and on schedule, and serves as the primary technical resource for security system deployments. The Senior Lead Security Technician must possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high-quality workmanship while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams on security system projects from start to finish.
• Install, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot security systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and system schematics.
• Coordinate daily activities of technicians, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Manage project schedules, material requirements, and labor resources.
• Configure and support network-connected security devices and systems.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior technicians and crew leads.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, as-builts, service reports, and daily progress updates.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support as needed.
• Identify and resolve technical issues in the field with minimal supervision.
• Assist project managers with project planning, forecasting, and closeout activities.

Required Technical Experience

• Security Systems Access Control Systems LenelS2 Genetec Software House Bosch Avigilon ACM Networking & Infrastructure IP addressing and subnetting Switch configuration Fiber optic cabling and testing Structured cabling systems Wireless devices and network troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, IT, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of security systems installation and service experience.
• 2+ years of experience supervising technicians or leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and network infrastructure.
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Proficiency using testing equipment and industry tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Certifications

• Preferred Manufacturer Certifications (LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone, CCURE)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• BICSI Technician or Installer
• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certification
• Security Industry Licensing as required by state regulations
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and able to lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Promotes the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Proven high skill level interpreting blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Able to secure and maintain a Company-sponsored American Express card.
• Able to use the following trade tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester, and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in customer interface, acting as a liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
• Meets Company minimum driving standards.
• Able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated, verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks, and manage these through to final completion and customer turnover.

Benefits

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Location

• Onsite Workplace Type Onsite

Compensation

Min USD $38.00/Hr. Max USD $40.00/Yr.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminacion en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify E-Verify Information/ Informacion sobre E-Verify English/Espanol Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo English/Espanol #LI-Onsite Workplace Type Onsite