Security Technician

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience installing electronic security systems - commercial experience (mostly access / cameras) TOPS - Access Control license Current Texas Electronic Access Control Device Installer License Experience with access control systems - Mercury boards Experience with CCTV/video surveillance systems Strong knowledge of structured cabling and low-voltage installation practices Volt Meter Manufacturer standards Experience installing, terminating, and testing Cat6/Cat6A (used primarily for camera's and tying into the network), composite cable (access controls) cabling Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and wiring diagrams Clean driving record, able to pass MVR

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

10+ years in the field Experience with Genetec Experience with Open Options Experience with Bosch security platforms Experience with intrusion detection systems CSSI Certification BICSI Certification OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification Manufacturer-specific security system certifications Additional industry training and certifications

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Security Technician for a leading electrical solutions client. This candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of enterprise-level electronic security systems across commercial and institutional environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and structured cabling systems, along with the ability to interpret construction drawings and deliver high-quality installations. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced security technologies, collaborate with experienced project teams, and support large-scale security infrastructure projects throughout the Austin area.

Examples of day to day troubleshooting - Ex: HEB client, HEB handles the programming sisde but need to know what the HEB side is doing so they can assist them to get up and running EX: troubleshoot a keypad and card reader thats not working - how they do it? 1 guy in the field, 1 guy to remote into the system