Sr. Security Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Installation Technician

Albany, NY

This is a senior field installation role for a technician who knows how to install access control, camera, video surveillance, and related electronic security systems in larger commercial environments. You will work with major customers running substantial security platforms, giving you the opportunity to stay close to newer technology, take ownership of complex installations, and build deeper experience with systems that strengthen your technical background. The territory is concentrated around Albany, with customers generally located within an hour of the area. Compensation is $30 to $40 per hour , with overtime available , plus a company vehicle and gas card .

What You Get to Do

• Install access control, camera, video surveillance, and related electronic security systems for large commercial customers.

• Take ownership of field installation work from equipment placement and device installation through final system completion.

• Work independently on customer sites while having direct access to a hands-on manager when additional support is needed.

• Build out larger security systems in complex commercial environments.

• Work with modern access control and video platforms that expand your experience with current technology.

• Coordinate your work in the field to keep installations moving and meet customer expectations.

• Follow drawings, system layouts, and project requirements to complete installations correctly.

• Continue developing your programming, commissioning, and technical capabilities while working on larger systems.

• Cover a practical territory where the majority of customers are located within approximately one hour of Albany.

• Represent the company professionally while working directly inside large customer environments.

What You Have Already Done

• Built strong field installation experience with electronic security systems, especially access control, cameras, and video surveillance.

• Installed commercial security systems independently and completed work without needing constant supervision.

• Worked on larger or more complex commercial installations where execution, organization, and quality matter.

• Worked across multiple manufacturers, platforms, or system types and can adapt to different customer environments.

• Read and worked from drawings, plans, or system layouts in the field.

• Developed the judgment and technical maturity expected from a senior installation technician.

• Worked directly with customers, project teams, and other trades while completing installations.

• Maintained a safe driving record and are comfortable traveling between customer sites throughout the Albany area.

Why You Would Do It

This role gives an experienced installer the chance to work on better systems without spending half the week driving. Most customers are within an hour of Albany, and the customer base includes large organizations with substantial access control and video environments. That means exposure to newer technology, larger installations, and stronger project experience that adds real value to your resume. You will also work for a hands-on manager who understands the field and gets involved when the team needs support. The position pays $30 to $40 per hour with overtime available and includes four weeks of vacation from your first day, health insurance with employee premium contribution covered, a company vehicle, gas card, company phone, and company laptop .