Security Installation Technician - Commercial and Government Facilities

Security Install Solutions (SIS) is seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Security Technician whose primary value is technical expertise, problem solving, and the ability to deliver high-quality electronic security system installations with minimal supervision. This role is built for a technician who can independently install, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot complex security systems in demanding environments. The ideal candidate takes ownership of system performance, installation quality, and customer satisfaction from project start through final turnover. Leadership is part of the role, but this is not a management position. Due to the nature of SIS’s federal and mission-critical customer base, candidates must be capable of meeting stringent background screening requirements and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Prior experience working in government, military, critical infrastructure, or other highly regulated environments is, * Install, configure, program, and commission electronic security systems.

• Program access control panels, readers, credentials, schedules, access levels, and alarm logic.
• Configure and commission video surveillance systems, recording servers, cameras, and management software.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and communications issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, and design documents.
• Maintain clean panel layouts, organized wiring, accurate labeling, and complete documentation.
• Run, dress, terminate, test, and label low-voltage cabling including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, network, and specialty security cabling as required by project scope.
• Document installation progress, completed work, material usage, field changes, deficiencies, punch-list items, testing results, and project status updates using company-approved documentation tools and procedures.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, photographs, commissioning records, and project closeout deliverables.
• Provide timely and detailed field reports to project management to support scheduling, customer communication, billing, and project completion.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians when necessary.
• Represent SIS professionally on customer sites nationwide., Technicians who hold current manufacturer certifications on Gallagher, LenelS2, Bosch, Avigilon, Axis, Milestone, DMP, Brivo, Genetec, Software House/CCURE, HID, or similar enterprise security platforms will be given strong consideration. SIS places a high value on technicians who have demonstrated expertise in programming, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting enterprise-level security systems rather than solely performing physical installation work.

What Success Looks Like

• Independently programs and commissions systems with minimal supervision
• Delivers clean, professional installations
• Troubleshoots complex issues effectively
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of work performed, field conditions, testing, and project progress
• Produces complete and professional project records, including photographs, as-built information, and commissioning documentation
• Communicates project status proactively and keeps project managers informed of issues, risks, and progress
• Builds strong customer relationships
• Produces minimal punch-list items
• Serves as a trusted technical resource

Advanced installation, programming, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and service of enterprise security systems including PACS, VMS, IDS, Security Management Systems, and IP-based security networks., * 5+ years of electronic security installation, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience

• Strong experience with access control, video surveillance, and intrusion systems
• Ability to travel up to 50% nationwide
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, * Federal, military, critical infrastructure, healthcare, or utility experience
• HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 experience
• PIV/CAC environments
• ICD/ICS 705, UL 2050, UL 681, or NISPOM experience
• Previously held Secret or Top Secret clearance
• CSEIP/ICAM certification

Pulled from the full job description

• Fuel card
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * $35.00-$40.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Overtime eligibility
• Project-based performance bonuses
• Annual performance bonus up to 5%
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Travel per diem when applicable
• Manufacturer certification training and professional development opportunities

Why Join SIS?

At Security Install Solutions (SIS), you’ll work on some of the most challenging and rewarding security projects in the industry, supporting federal agencies, critical infrastructure, commercial enterprises, and mission-critical facilities nationwide. Our technicians are not treated as cable pullers-they are trusted technical professionals responsible for programming, commissioning, integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting sophisticated security systems. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to work with industry-leading technologies while building a long-term career in the electronic security industry.

As a privately owned and locally operated company, SIS offers the stability, agility, and personal culture that many larger organizations cannot. Our employees are not just another number in a corporate machine. Decisions are made by leaders who understand the industry, know our employees, and remain directly involved in the success of our customers and team members. Unlike many large national integrators and private equity-owned organizations, SIS prioritizes long-term relationships, technical excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction over short-term financial targets.

Benefits include: Competitive hourly compensation, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, project and annual bonus opportunities, nationwide project exposure, federal and enterprise-level technologies, security clearance opportunities, manufacturer certification opportunities, and a clear path for career growth and advancement., * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance