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# Systems Technician

- **Company:** Vector Security
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Home Automation, Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/74537324-d054-4810-8ae5-50a2a0f18a94/senior-systems-technician

## About the Role

* HS diploma or equivalent - required.
 * 3-5 years of industry experience - preferred.
 * Minimum of 2 years of life safety and home automation equipment experience.
 * State licensing - required.
 * Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving history.
 * ESA Certified Alarm Technician level 2 or equivalent - preferred.
 * NICET Fire or Video Level 1 - preferred.
 * Communication:
 + Must be able to effectively communicate with various individuals in a professional manner in order to provide superior customer service.
 * Technical:
 + Must be able to understand technical functionality of various systems learned on-line and/or via hands-on instruction.
 + Able to demonstrate proficient understanding of the hardware and panel writing of required manufacturers.

## Description

As a Senior Systems Technician you will be responsible for the installation and/or servicing of complex residential and commercial solutions including wired and wireless systems. Responsibilities also include a basic understanding of access control and video surveillance systems, ability to troubleshoot more complex systems including network issues, and work with basic integration. A more effective communicator, they also serve as a mentor to junior technicians and shares learned technical information to improve individual and branch capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Install/service residential and/or commercial systems:

 * Complete installation and/or servicing of various types of security systems, including wired and wireless systems, with minimal supervision.

 * Troubleshoot more complex systems and network issues, and work with basic integration.

 * Run and fish wires in a concealed manner.

 * Set up and communicate system functionality to customer and answer questions.

 * Keep job site clean & organized so work can be performed in the safest manner possible.

 * Employ basic logic skills to move an issue to resolution.

Train and mentor technicians:

 * Review work of Entry Level and Level 1 technicians on shared job site and provide training to correct any errors.

 * Train and mentor Entry Level and Level 1 technicians on package and/or less complex systems.