Senior Technician
NextGen Security
Salary undisclosed
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Description
NextGen Security LLC
Job Summary
Company
NextGen Security, LLC
Location
Austin, TX
Industries
Security and Surveillance
Job Type
Full-Time Employee
Years of Experience
5+Years of experience leading security projects
3+ Years of experience supervising sub-contractors
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Exemption
Non-exempt
Senior Technician
What we’re looking for:
An experienced electronic security service technician to join our fast growing and dynamic team.
What you’ll be doing:
- Project oversight in the field
- System programming
- Project activation and commissioning
- Installation of field devices
- Servicing of high-end integrated security devices
*Some travel may be required.
What you bring to the table:
Minimum of 5 years of experience with installing and maintaining:
- Enterprise-level access control systems.
- Intrusion detection systems (IDS), both fiber and copper based.
- Enterprise-level video management systems (IP-based).
- Networking and IT knowledge.
- Superior problem solving and communication skills.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarization with local electronic security codes and industry standards.
- Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
- Understanding and ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project and other Microsoft products.
Preferred
- Access Control System Vendor Certifications in Software House, Genetec, Open Options, ProWatch and/or Lenel.
- Video Management System Vendor Certifications in Genetec, OnSSI, MaxPro, and/or Milestone.
- Intrusion Detection System Vendor Certifications in Senstar/Optellios, and/or FFT.
- Experience in computer operating systems, network design and implementation.
- TWIC Cardholder.
What we bring to the table:
- An awesome, collaborative culture
- Salary based upon background and experience
- Company Vehicle (Employees must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle. Individuals under the age of 21 are not authorized to operate company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles on behalf of the Company.)
- Full benefits package
- Paid vacation
- Cellphone Allowance
We are an equal opportunity employer and drug- free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens and background checks will be conducted. Employees are subject to appropriate routine drug screens, based on job classification.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, references and your requested salary range when applying for this position below.
More About Us
NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator that offers commercial and industrial companies best in class industry knowledge, engineering design, implementation, management and on-going maintenance services. Our company accomplishes this by hiring only the most experienced and best-qualified talent the security industry has to offer. Management team and staff members have 10-25 years of commercial and industrial security industry expertise with single site, multi-facility, plant-wide, campus-wide, regional, national and international security projects. If that wasn’t convincing enough, check out what our employees say about working at NextGen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQVPTlAlJM
Notice To Employment / Recruitment Agents
Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from NextGen Security’s HR department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through openings available via NextGen Security’s website. NextGen Security will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a contract communication in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and NextGen Security, and only if the candidate is submitted via approval from NextGen Security’s HR department. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a full approval from NextGen Security’s HR department shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration.
About this role
NextGen Security is seeking an experienced electronic security technician to handle field-based project work across enterprise-level systems. You'd oversee security projects on-site, program and commission integrated access control, intrusion detection, and IP video systems, install field devices, and service high-end equipment. The role requires at least five years installing and maintaining these systems, plus three years supervising subcontractors. You'll work independently with minimal oversight, occasionally traveling as needed, and must be comfortable operating in industrial environments including chemical plants.
The ideal candidate brings strong networking and IT knowledge alongside superior problem-solving and communication skills. You should be familiar with local electronic security codes and industry standards, proficient in AutoCAD, Visio, and Microsoft products, and able to safely operate a company vehicle. Vendor certifications—particularly in access control platforms like Genetec or Lenel, video management systems like Milestone, or intrusion detection systems—are preferred and would strengthen your candidacy.
NextGen offers a collaborative culture, company vehicle, full benefits package, paid vacation, and a cellphone allowance. Compensation is based on your background and experience. The position is full-time, in-office in Austin, Texas, and non-exempt. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.
Typical pay for this role
$20,000
Typical range: $20,000 to $60,000
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