Senior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

NextGen Security LLC 

 

Job Summary  

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 andmaintaining: 
• 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.
• Ability to pass background check for state security licensing requirements. 
• 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. Employees must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle. Individuals under the age of 21 are not authorized to operate company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles on behalf of the Company. 
• 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. 

Application Process

Please submit your resume, references and your requested salary range when applying for this position below.

  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:  

Notice To Employment / Recruitment Agents
Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from NextGen Security's HR department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through openings available via NextGen Security's website. NextGen Security will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a contract communication in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and NextGen Security, and only if the candidate is submitted via approval from NextGen Security's HR department. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a full approval from NextGen Security's HR department shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration.