Application Engineer

Northland Controls
Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Artificial Intelligence
Software Applications
Systems Engineering
Biometrics
Cloud Computing
Computer Programming
Data Centers
Key Management
Network Troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Operating Systems
Lenel
Firewalls (Computer Science)

Job description

The Regional Systems Engineer is responsible for all aspects of systems support for a large-scale, regional deployment of Access Control, CCTV, Local Alarm Centers (LACs), biometric systems, and key management solutions across data center environments., * Providing full lifecycle support for regional Lenel-based access control systems and associated security platforms

  • Programming, commissioning, and conducting installation reviews for sites across the region and globally, as required
  • Delivering ongoing operational support for live sites
  • Designing, deploying, and supporting Local Alarm Center (LAC) workstation solutions, including:
  • Windows operating system support
  • Workstation image creation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
  • Support of all peripheral devices, including biometric and key management systems
  • Support of the full software application stack
  • Managing the transition of sites from installation to live monitored environments, including:
  • Conducting remote site sanity checks with installation teams
  • Completing formal handover processes with monitoring centers
  • Ensuring all required project and technical documentation is transferred to operations teams
  • Resolving systems-related service desk tickets, providing 1st through 3rd line support
  • Participating in out-of-hours support rotations as required
  • Performing monthly maintenance activities, including updates, outages, and maintenance windows
  • Contributing to system upgrade and enhancement programs

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, This role requires a highly self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently in a remote, global team. The work is often non-routine and complex, requiring advanced technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills within a specialized security systems environment., * Minimum 5 years of experience in an equivalent systems engineering or security systems support role

  • Lenel accreditation preferred, with MASTER-level certification highly desirable
  • Proven experience supporting regional-scale Lenel environments and associated security systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with the installation, commissioning, and support of Lenel OnGuard and Milestone CCTV solutions
  • Experience with Milestone CCTV, Alcatraz AI Biometrics, KeyWatcher, Traka, and HID SAFE is highly advantageous
  • Relevant certifications or accreditations are preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (server and desktop) and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with image-based deployments and virtualized environments
  • Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, including LAN/WAN networking, cloud-based systems, firewalls, and basic network troubleshooting
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
  • Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently within a remote, distributed team
  • Willingness and ability to travel regionally, with travel expectations of up to 20% annually

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