Security Systems Engineer
Northern California / permanent / £85,000 Per annum
Security Systems Engineer
Location: Northern California (field-based, covering client sites)
Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000 + incentive plan, overtime and benefits
The Company: A well-established US security systems integrator protecting the people, facilities and reputations of enterprise clients. The business is built around innovation, with values-led incentive plans that reward engagement, customer focus and growth.
The Role: A senior hands-on field engineering role installing, servicing and maintaining integrated security systems across a portfolio of enterprise client sites. You'll be the trusted technical lead on site, working with little supervision and representing the business directly to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission and repair CCTV (analog and IP), access control, intrusion and associated peripheral equipment
- Carry out preventive maintenance on indoor and outdoor systems
- Diagnose and resolve complex faults on service calls, keeping client downtime to a minimum
- Pull, terminate and test cabling for new installs and upgrades
- Work at height using lifts, ladders and scaffolds with fall protection
- Document all installation and service activity accurately
- Join the on-call rota and travel overnight to client sites as needed
- Follow customer and company safety and confidentiality standards
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience installing and servicing enterprise electronic security systems
- Manufacturer certifications on several platforms (e.g. Honeywell, Pro-Watch, Kantech, American Dynamics, victor or other VMS)
- Advanced troubleshooting across integrated CCTV and access control systems
- Working knowledge of IP networking for security devices (PoE, VLANs, IP addressing)
- Confident with hand and power tools, MS Office and laptops
- Able to lift an 80 lb extension ladder and work in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license with a clean record; able to pass a drug screen and background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Organized, self-managing and a clear communicator with clients
- Desirable: enterprise, data center or other critical-site experience
Package
- $90,000 base salary plus overtime
- Annual incentive plan tied to company goals
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Health and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
