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Senior Electronic Security Technician

Job in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 35453, USA
Listing for: Insight Global
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, Security Systems Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cottondale

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Technician for a leading perimeter security and systems integration organization. This candidate will act as the lead technician on commercial, government, and federal security projects, overseeing installation teams and ensuring high-quality execution of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and low-voltage systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms such as C-CURE, Gallagher, and Mercury hardware while also serving as a mentor to junior technicians.

This role offers a company truck, gas card, per diem while traveling, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects supporting government agencies, military installations, data centers, and critical infrastructure clients.

Skills and Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and low-voltage systems
  • Strong hands-on experience wiring access control systems, including door hardware, card readers, REX devices, strikes, maglocks, and control panels
  • Understanding of normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) circuits
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, line diagrams, blueprints, and shop drawings
  • Experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning security systems
  • Experience with multiple security platforms across different client environments (not just one in-house system)
  • Experience with Gallagher, Avigilon, C-CURE, Lenel, Genetec, or similar enterprise access control systems
  • Lead or Senior Technician experience, including mentoring junior technicians and directing field work
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers, PMs, and Operations leadership

    Valid driver's license and ability to pass background, drug, and motor vehicle screenings
  • Certifications
  • Knowledge of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
  • Experience with federal, military, or government projects
  • Active security clearance or Redstone Arsenal access
  • Structured cabling experience
  • Fiber optic experience (single-mode and multi-mode)
  • Ethernet installation and basic networking knowledge
  • Experience with Wiegand card reader technology

    Experience coordinating multiple crews or job sites

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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