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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Options Resourcing Ltd
- **Location:** Watford, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Ajax (Programming Language), Internet Protocol, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/security-engineer-watford-hertfordshire/2801952558-2/

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years' experience in service and maintenance of security systems.
 * Proven ability across intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control.
 * Full UK driving licence.
 * Based within reach of London / M25 with occassional work along the M40 corridor

Desirable technical knowledge (at least two of the following):

 * CCTV: Dahua, Hikvision, Axis
 * Intruder: Texecom, Pyronix, Ajax, Galaxy
 * Access Control:Paxton, ACT, Inner Range
 * Also desirable (but not essential):
 * NSI / SSAIB approval experience
 * IP networking knowledge
 * IPAF / PASMA / ECS/CSCS card

## Description

Service & Maintenance Security Engineer, We are currently recruiting for an award-winning security integrator on the lookout for a skilled Service and Maintenance Security Engineer to join their London team.
Our client specialises in high-end residential, luxury retail, and private members' clubs across London and the Home Counties. They are known for quality, discretion, and long-term client relationships not high-volume, low-quality work.
This role is a maintenance-focused (PPMs, reactive service, remedial works) rather than heavy installation., * Complete servicing of intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems to BS/EN standards.

 * Carry out PPMs and small remedial works (e.g., replacing cameras, detectors, door readers).
 * Diagnose and fault-find efficiently across IP and legacy systems.
 * Complete all job reports and administration accurately and on time.
 * Participate in the on-call rota.
 * Deliver exceptional customer service to high-net-worth clients, always acting professionally and discreetly.


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