Cable Technician - Vandenberg Air Force

Security Systems Lead Technician

MCS is hiring for a Security Systems Lead Technician at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

The Security Systems Lead Technician must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, products, and vendors. The Security Systems Lead Technician will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable Government regulations.

Typical duties include:

• Designing, configuring, and maintaining card access, security, and camera systems for clients.
• Conducting site surveys to assess client needs and develop customized security solutions.
• Collaborating with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure system requirements are met.
• Performing system integrations, including integrating card access, security, and camera systems with other building systems as necessary.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to card access, security, and camera systems.
• Providing training and support to end-users on system operation and maintenance.
• Preparing accurate documentation, including system designs, wiring diagrams, and service reports.
• Creating and adhering to project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects are completed within the allocated time and resources.
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure seamless integration of card access, security, and camera systems with other technology solutions offered by MCS.

Experience Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Base Access via background check is required for this assignment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining card access, security, and camera systems.
• Proficiency in industry-leading card access, security, and camera systems, including but not limited to Software House, American Dynamics, Genetec, Avigilon, Brivo.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices related to card access, security, and camera systems.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and developing comprehensive security solutions based on client needs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Solid understanding of network infrastructure and protocols related to card access, security, and camera systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.

Fundamental Functions

Work Environment

• Work assignments may vary based on client requirements.
• Work may be performed inside a large facility. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work may be performed in the field. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, wet, icy, or windy climates.

Schedule

• Regular attendance following an established work schedule is mandatory.
• It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.
• This position may require night and weekend work and could include travel to areas with varying field conditions.

Physical Requirements

• May require climbing ladders, working at heights and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
• Must possess the capability to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended durations. Will be required to operate in noisy environments with temperatures higher or lower than standard office conditions. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting ne use and…