Traveling Security Technician II

Insight Global; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking Security Technician IIs to support installation and deployment projects in hyperscale data centers, campuses, and critical facilities. The role covers CCTV and access-control system installation, low-voltage cabling, and security system commissioning in fast-paced environments.

Candidates should be safety-focused and able to travel across the U.S. for project-based assignments, with experience in security platforms and recognizing layouts and prints.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing and servicing CCTV systems.
• Experience with access control systems (badge readers, door hardware, door controllers, mag locks).
• Low-Voltage Cabling experience (pulling, terminating, labeling, testing Cat5e/Cat6).
• Experience installing Physical Security Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret security system layouts, prints, and schematics.
• Experience working in secure or mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Strong understanding of industry safety standards and site protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or on a crew.
• Clean driving record and able to pass required background check.
• Commitment to travel across the U.S. for project-based assignments.
• Experience working in hyperscale or enterprise data centers.
• Familiarity with major security platforms (Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, etc.).
• Certifications in security systems or low-voltage work (BICSI, manufacturer certs, OSHA 10/30).
• Experience with camera programming, system commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to integrated systems (VMS, intrusion detection, alarms).

Responsibilities

• Install and service CCTV systems, cameras, and video surveillance equipment.
• Support installation efforts across data centers, campuses, and facilities.
• Read and interpret security system layouts, prints, and schematics to guide work.
• Travel across the U.S. for project-based assignments, potentially up to a year per project.

Skills

CCTV installation

Access control

Low-voltage cabling

Security systems installation

Read schematics

Secure environments

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Driving record

Travel readiness

Data center experience

Security platforms

Security certifications

Camera programming

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Integrated systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Security Technician II's to support installation and deployment projects within hyperscale data center environments, campuses, commercial, industrial, and mission critical facilities. This role focuses on the installation, configuration, and support of electronic security systems. This is a travel-based, contract-to-hire opportunity for technicians with strong experience in access control, CCTV, low-voltage cabling, and physical security system installations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and enjoys working in a team-oriented construction environment.

These roles are open to candidates with varying levels of experience and may involve outside plant and inside plant cable pulling (OSP/ISP), structured/network cabling, or security and camera cabling, depending on project needs. Technicians will support installation efforts both outdoors and indoors, working hands-on with cabling systems and infrastructure equipment in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If working within security, candidates will be working directly with CCTV cameras and door access panels as well. Technicians will ensure all systems are installed to meet strict security and compliance standards required in a high security facility.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Hands-on experience installing and servicing CCTV systems, cameras, and video surveillance equipment
• Experience with access control systems (badge readers, door hardware, door controllers, mag locks, REX devices
• Low-Voltage Cabling experience (pulling, terminating, labeling, testing Cat5e/Cat6)
• Experience installing Physical Security Systems
• Ability to read and interpret security system layouts, prints, and schematics
• Experience working in secure or mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, etc.)
• Strong understanding of industry safety standards and site protocols as well as comfortable working in active, controlled environments and following site procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or on a crew
• Clean driving record and able to pass required background check
• Commitment to travel across the U.S. for project-based assignments. (Projects can last up to minimum a year)
• Experience working in hyperscale or enterprise data centers
• Familiarity with major security platforms (Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, etc.)
• Certifications in security systems or low-voltage work (BICSI, manufacturer certs, OSHA 10/30)
• Experience with camera programming, system commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Exposure to integrated systems (VMS, intrusion detection, alarms)