Senior Technician

NextGen Security, LLC; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits package

Vacation

Cellphone allowance

Job summary

NextGen Security, LLC is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Installation Technician in Birmingham, AL. The role involves leading field projects, programming security systems, activating and commissioning installations, and servicing high-end devices.

Travel may be required as projects vary in scope. Candidates should have 5+ years in enterprise access control and video management systems, strong Networking/IT knowledge, and the ability to train junior techs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with installing and maintaining enterprise-level access control systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with installing and maintaining enterprise-level video management systems.
• Networking and IT knowledge.
• Superior problem solving and communication skills across internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarization with local electronic security codes and industry standards.
• Ability to safely operate a bucket truck and climb ladders.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project and other Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Project oversight in the field and coordination of installers and vendors.
• System programming, project activation and commissioning.
• Installation of field devices and integration of security subsystems.
• Servicing of high-end integrated security devices.
• Some travel may be required.

Job description

Company NextGen Security, LLC

Location Birmingham, AL

Industries Security and Surveillance

Job Type Full Time Employee

Years of Experience 5+ years of installation experience in security industry

Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager)

Exemption Non-Exempt

Senior Technician

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced electronic security installation 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.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with installing and maintaining:
• Enterprise-level access control systems
• Enterprise-level video management systems
• Networking and IT knowledge.
• Superior problem solving and communication skills (with both internal employees and external customers)
• 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.
• Willingness to train entry-level technicians on processes and procedures.
• Ability to climb a ladder and safely operate a bucket truck.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project and other Microsoft products.

Preferred

• Access Control System Vendor Certifications in Software House, Genetec, ProWatch and/or Lenel.
• Video Management System Vendor Certifications in Genetec, OnSSI, MaxPro, Avigilon, and/or Milestone.
• Experience in computer operating systems, network design and implementation.
• TWIC Cardholder.

What we bring to the table:

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

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

Speak to our team about your specific security requirements.