Senior Service Technician

NextGen Security; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits package

Vacation

Cell phone Allowance

Job summary

NextGen Security, LLC is seeking a Senior Service Technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on field project oversight, system programming, and commissioning for high-end security devices within industrial environments.

You will install field devices, service integrated systems, and occasionally travel or perform after-hours calls to ensure uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience in security industry or technical background.
• Experienced (Non-Manager) role suitable for senior technicians.
• Experience with field installation, service, and commissioning in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security projects in the field.
• Program security systems and configurations.
• Activate and commission projects in accordance with scope.
• Install field devices for integrated security solutions.
• Handle travel and after-hours service calls as required.

Skills

Access control systems

Intrusion detection systems

Video management systems

Technical background

Problem solving

Independent work

Security codes & standards

Chemical plant safety

Job description

Years of Experience

5+ years of service experience in security industry or technical background.

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Company

NextGen Security, LLC

Job Summary

Senior Service Technician

What we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced electronic security service technician to join our fast growing and dynamic team.

What you’ll be doing

This position will have multiple roles ranging from: project oversight in the field, system programming, project activation and commissioning, installation of field devices, and most importantly, servicing of high-end integrated security devices. Some travel may be required, along with after-hours service calls.

What you bring to the table

• Enterprise-level access control systems.
• Intrusion detection systems (IDS), both fiber and copper based.
• Enterprise-level video management systems (IP-based and analog).
• Technical/electrical background.
• Superior problem solving and communication skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarization with local electronic security codes and industry standards.
• Understanding and ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.

Preferred But Not Required

• Access Control System Vendor Certifications in Software House, Genetec, ProWatch and/or Lenel.
• Video Management System Vendor Certifications in Genetec, OnSSI, MaxPro, and/or Milestone.
• Intrusion Detection System Vendor Certifications in Senstar/Optellios, and/or FFT.
• Networking and IT knowledge.
• TWIC Cardholder.
• Experience in computer operating systems, network design and implementation.

What we bring to the table

• Compensation based upon background and experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Full benefits package.
• Vacation.
• Cell phone Allowance.

Location

Houston, TX

Industry

Security and Surveillance

Job Type

Full-Time Employee

Exemption

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug- free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens and background checks will be conducted. Employees are subject to appropriate routine drug screens, based on job classification.

More About Us

NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator that offers commercial and industrial companies best in class industry knowledge, engineering design, implementation, management and on-going maintenance services. Our company accomplishes this by hiring only the most experienced and best-qualified talent the security industry has to offer. Management team and staff members have 10-25 years of commercial and industrial security industry expertise with single site, multi-facility, plant-wide, campus-wide, regional, national and international security projects. If that wasn't convincing enough, check out what our employees say about working at NextGen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQVPTlAlJM