Job Description:
The Senior Lead Security Technician is responsible for leading the installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced electronic security systems. This role provides field leadership for technicians and subcontractors, ensures projects are completed safely and on schedule, and serves as the primary technical resource for security system deployments. The Senior Lead Security Technician must possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high-quality workmanship while delivering exceptional customer service.
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Lead installation teams on security system projects from start to finish.
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Install, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot security systems.
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Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and system schematics.
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Coordinate daily activities of technicians, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
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Ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
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Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.
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Manage project schedules, material requirements, and labor resources.
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Configure and support network-connected security devices and systems.
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Train, mentor, and develop junior technicians and crew leads.
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Maintain accurate project documentation, as-builts, service reports, and daily progress updates.
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Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support as needed.
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Identify and resolve technical issues in the field with minimal supervision.
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Assist project managers with project planning, forecasting, and closeout activities.
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Access Control Systems
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LenelS2
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Genetec
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Software House
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Bosch
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Avigilon ACM
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IP addressing and subnetting
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Switch configuration
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Fiber optic cabling and testing
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Structured cabling systems
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Wireless devices and network troubleshooting
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, IT, or related field preferred.
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7+ years of security systems installation and service experience.
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2+ years of experience supervising technicians or leading project teams.
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Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and network infrastructure.
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Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics.
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Proficiency using testing equipment and industry tools.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to travel as required.
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Manufacturer Certifications (LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone, CCURE)
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OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
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BICSI Technician or Installer
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Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certification
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Security Industry Licensing as required by state regulations
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CPR/First Aid Certification
Qualifications:
Physical and Mental Requirements
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Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and able to lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
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Promotes the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
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Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
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Proven high skill level interpreting blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
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Able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
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Ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
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Able to secure and maintain a Company-sponsored American Express card.
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Able to use the following trade tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester, and 5-gang punch tool.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements
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High School diploma or GED equivalency required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Experience in customer interface, acting as a liaison between the customer and the Company.
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Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
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Meets Company minimum driving standards.
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Able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
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Demonstrated, verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks, and manage these through to final completion and customer turnover.
Overview:
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
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Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
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Competitive Pay
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Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
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Company Paid Time Off
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
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Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
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Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
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Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Min: USD $38.00/Hr. Max: USD $40.00/Yr. EEO Statement:
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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