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# Lenel Programmer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Milford Mill, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Biometrics, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Databases, Internet Protocol, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Prism (Software), Link Control Protocol, Lenel, Custom Reports
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/60DD445E6E7B4BFB813369BD7EA27AFF/job/

## About the Role

* [3-5] + years of hands-on LenelS2 OnGuard programming experience * Current Lenel certification at the Lenel Certified Associate (LCA) level or higher on a recent OnGuard version * Working knowledge of current OnGuard releases (8.x) and their new features * Strong understanding of access control hardware: controllers, readers, card formats, door hardware, and wiring basics * Familiarity with Milestone XProtect VMS, including camera setup, recording and alarm configuration, and its integration with OnGuard * Comfortable with Windows Server, SQL Server basics, and IP networking as they relate to OnGuard * Able to pass a background check and hold/obtain any required clearances for the role. * Lenel Certified Professional (LCP) in Access Control, or higher * Lenel Certified Expert (LCE) in Access Control (Enterprise, Biometrics, or Wireless Locks) * Lenel Certified Design Architect (LCDA) * Legacy Lenel Master certification (Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Master) * LCP or LCE in
Video (Prism) or Intrusion (NGP) * Milestone Certified Integration Technician (MCIT, newer name XCIT) or Milestone Certified Integration Engineer (MCIE) * Milestone Certified Design Engineer (MCDE) * Experience with multi-site or Enterprise OnGuard deployments

## Description

* Program and configure LenelS2 OnGuard: access levels, time zones, readers, doors, alarm monitoring, and system options * Program and maintain LNL and Mercury-based controllers, input/output modules, and reader interfaces * Manage cardholder and badge configuration, including badge layouts, card formats, and access level assignments * Build and maintain alarm and event configurations, global I/O linkages, and monitoring station setups * Integrate OnGuard with video (Milestone XProtect VMS), intrusion panels, wireless locks, and HR/identity systems * Plan and carry out OnGuard software upgrades, patches, and license changes * Maintain the OnGuard database, including backups, custom reports, and data imports (DataExchange / DataConduIT) * Troubleshoot programming, communication, and hardware issues and work with LenelS2 technical support when needed * Keep accurate system documentation: panel maps, access level matrices, and change records