Senior CCTV Security Engineer

General Summary:

Velocity is seeking a CCTV and Security Engineer to join our Network Engineering team and function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CCTV, access control, security systems, and will assist Velocity in delivering a superior customer experience. This position will be responsible for designing, programming, and integrating CCTV, access control, and security systems.

Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company, operates many diverse and vendor agnostic installations. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for quickly understanding and managing these environments, using existing documentation and independent discovery.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, program, and install CCTV, access control, and security systems in residential and commercial environments
• Onsite building and installation of security and CCTV components
• Provide training in-person and remotely to customers and end users
• Serve as an escalation contact for technical operations teams
• Maintain backups and documentation of managed installations
• Perform design work that incorporates industry best practices for managed systems
• Function as a technical lead for projects requiring security technologies
• Assist in developing and maintaining hardware life cycle management methodologies
• Contribute to Velocity’s technology roadmap development
• Collaborate with architecture function to ensure that designs are in line with the needs of the current and future requirements from our customers, network platforms, and security compliance
• Engage and manage external vendors as appropriate to enhance the team’s capabilities
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• This position may require up to 30% travel
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 5+ years’ experience installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining CCTV and Security installs
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and electronic skills
• Understanding of technical drawings and documentation
• Strong technical, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects in a cross functional team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds of equipment
  
  

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Required — Bachelor’s degree in technology or equivalent technical experience
• Required — Experience with at least two of the following products and platforms: Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Adtran, Ruckus, Aruba, Arista, Palo Alto, and Fortinet
• Preferred — Experience in hospitality or service provider networks
• Preferred — Industry relevant certifications — e.g., Cisco CCNP, Ruckus RCWA, Aruba ACMP, etc.
  
  

Why you’ll love working at Velocity

We are an energetic bunch — eager to succeed and have lots of company pride. We promote a collaborative work environment that prioritizes strengthening relationships with our customers and team members to achieve our goals.

As a growing technology solutions and services company, every team member at Velocity has the opportunity to make an impact as we challenge ourselves to provide the best technology and customer experiences in the business. We’re excited about what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for.

Diversity and Inclusion

Velocity is committed to diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where all team members are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have equal opportunities to thrive. Our team members work collaboratively and draw inspiration from various perspectives and experiences that make each of us unique. This strengthens our connections with our team members, customers, and communities.

Our Values – Collaborative and Strong at the Core

• Customer-obsessed
• One team
• Do the right thing
• Let’s go!
  
  

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K – with Employer Match
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits Available
  
  

About Velocity MSC

Velocity started in 2005. Velocity's customer-obsessed approach, combined with its customized voice and data network solutions, and support services, enhances how multi-location enterprises communicate and do business. That’s why Velocity serves thousands of Fortune 500 companies across various industries. With over 500 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 450 carrier agreements, and 5,500 certified technicians throughout the U.S.— Velocity is an unstoppable force. To learn more, please visit https://velocitymsc.com/careers/ .

Velocity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Velocity is an active participant with E-Verify.