Senior Security Specialist & Field Lead (Access Control)

Bright Minds

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Bright Minds’ national security integration client is hiring a Senior Security Specialist to support large-scale commercial security projects in the Phoenix market. You will serve as a technical lead in the field, providing hands-on installation, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting support while mentoring installers and junior technicians.

The ideal candidate has strong access control programming and commissioning experience, relevant manufacturer certifications, and prior lead

Qualifications

Several years of hands-on commercial security installation and programming experience.
Strong access control programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning experience.
Ability to independently commission an entire security system.
Experience as Lead Technician, Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
1–2 manufacturer certifications in leading security platforms (Lenel, Genetec, CCURE, or similar).
Experience with AMAG and/or Avigilon is highly preferred.
Strong troubleshooting across multiple enterprise security platforms.
Excellent communication to lead and mentor field teams.
Data center security experience preferred.
Experience with Edwards/EST4 fire alarm systems is a plus.
Additional manufacturer certifications across multiple platforms are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor installers and junior technicians on security integration projects.
Serve as site lead or foreman coordinating technical work and project execution.
Install, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot access control and video surveillance systems.
Independently commission complete security systems and verify proper operation.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, wiring, communication, and programming issues.
Work with platforms including Lenel, Genetec, Software House / CCURE, AMAG, Avigilon, Milestone, and other enterprise security systems.
Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to field teams throughout installation and commissioning.
Partner with Project Managers to resolve technical issues and keep projects progressing according to schedule.
Train and develop less experienced technicians on security systems, installation standards, programming, and troubleshooting.