IT Engineer - Fire and Security
DCS Recruitment
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 40KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Azure
Cloud Computing
System Configuration
Firmware
Internet Protocol
Microsoft Office
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wireless Access Point
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Job description
- Configure and support IP networks for fire and security systems
- Support integration of CCTV, access control, intercom and intruder systems
- Assist engineers with network setup, testing and commissioning
- Troubleshoot IP issues including VLANs, PoE, addressing and connectivity
- Support switches, basic firewall configurations and wireless access points
- Assist with system configuration, firmware updates and documentation
- Liaise with manufacturers and client IT teams where required
- Work safely on live commercial and construction sites
Technologies:
- Azure
- Firewall
- Firmware
- Support
- Microsoft 365
- Network
- Security
- Office 365
- Cloud
Requirements
- IT, networking or systems support experience in a technical environment
- Good understanding of IP networking fundamentals
- Experience supporting IP-based security systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently
- Clear communication and site safety awareness
- ECS or CSCS card (or ability to obtain)
- Vendor certifications (Network+, CCNA, Microsoft) - Desirable
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 or Azure - Desirable
- Client-facing technical support experience - Desirable
About the company
We are a well-established electronic security integrator based in London, seeking an IT & Networking Engineer to support IP-based fire and security systems across commercial and construction sites throughout the UK. This is a hands-on technical role focusing on network configuration and troubleshooting, offering a hybrid working pattern with travel across the UK. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including travel costs coverage, a company phone, fully funded training, and access to an employee ownership/profit-sharing scheme.