Security Installation Specialist
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Insight Global is hiring a Security Installation Specialist. Insight Global is seeking a Security Installation Specialist for a client in Boston, Massachusetts. This mid-level role involves installing and commissioning integrated security systems, including IP cameras, alarm sensors, and access control devices, for commercial environments. The specialist will also participate in operational testing, system verification, and customer acceptance processes, ensuring timely and accurate installations that meet safety and quality standards. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for interacting with customers and collaborating with trade contractors.
Key focus areas include Install and commission integrated security systems, Participate in operational testing, system verification, and customer acceptance processes, and Assist with end-user training.
Successful candidates bring Installation, Programming, Troubleshooting of CCTV Cameras, IP Video Cameras, Alarm Sensors, Security Systems, Door Security Systems and Access Card Readers, Electrical Background With Low Voltage PLC Electronics Electro‑Mechanical, and Working Knowledge Of Basic Electrical Theory, Vault Meters, Circuitry, And Relay Functions. Important skills include CCTV Cameras, IP Video Cameras, Security Systems, Access Card Readers, Low Voltage, and PLCs. Preferred (not required): Access Control Devices, Operational Testing, System Verification, and Customer Acceptance Processes.
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Job Description
A client of Insight Global is hiring for a Security Installation Specialist to join their team in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate is a skilled technician with experience installing and commissioning integrated security systems, including IP cameras, alarm sensors, access control devices, and related software platforms. This mid-level role supports the Solutions team on both new construction and retrofit projects across commercial environments such as hospitals, universities, data centers, commercial and industrial facilities in the Greater Boston area. The candidate should be detail-oriented and capable of ensuring timely, accurate installations that meet safety and quality standards.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the ideal candidate will participate in operational testing, system verification, and customer acceptance processes. They will assist with end-user training, generate routine reports, and identify code compliance or installation issues. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with customers and collaboration with trade contractors. Representing Siemens on-site, the candidate must demonstrate professionalism, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
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 opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their 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 recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
3+ years of experience in installation, programming, and troubleshooting of CCTV Cameras, IP Video Cameras, Alarm Sensors, Security Systems, Door Security Systems and Access Card Readers,
Must come from an electrical background working with low voltage, PLC's, electronics, electro-mechanical work and troubleshooting experience
Must have working knowledge of basic electrical theory, vault meters, circuitry, and relay functions
Experience with Software House and Genetec Software
Must be mechanically inclined Massachusetts Class D Electrical License
Experience with cutting in a strike from scratch
Programming experience with hardware
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