Come aboard the ARK!

Join our Team as a Surveillance & Access Control Technician

Summary: The Surveillance & Access Control Technician is responsible for installing, wiring, troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining low-voltage computer and network-based electronic systems, including fire, security, card access, door entry, paging/sound, telecommunication, video, and other electronic systems as required.

What you bring:

• Experience implementing local area networks to include wireless technology using multi-operating systems and platforms.
• Network and computer trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills required, including knowledge of networking, theory, principles and practices. Specific knowledge of TCP/IP and Windows Server.
• Mechanical ability to work with locks and mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems is helpful.

What we offer:

• Proven industry experience
• Competitive Salary
• Uniforms/Uniform Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Opportunity for Growth
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive salary package

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses equipment failures with computers, networks, and associated systems for the purpose of identifying needed repairs and/or ensuring equipment is in proper working order.
• Install computer hardware, network switches, routers, peripherals, security equipment, cameras, application software, etc. for the purpose of providing a complete functional system tailored to a customer’s needs and overall specific site parameters.
• Troubleshoot and repair low voltage system building wiring.
• Install, maintain, configure, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network related problems associated with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems.
• Work with clients’ IT departments to interface computer-based solutions offered by ARK.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturer’s representatives to resolve operating systems issues. Analyze bugs in system and application software: research and test possible solutions; implement solutions.
• Write scripts, files, and programs utilizing numerous application programs to enhance, and provide proper end user results as required for a completely functional system.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of AA degree in electronics, computer sciences or equivalent technical school supplemented with 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• COMPTIA A+ certification.
• Network+ certification.
• SQL certification.
• COMPTIA Linux + or equivalent certification.
• Microsoft (MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional).
• Windows Server certification.
• LINUX certifications.
• Cisco certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to obtain Maryland and Virginia security technician licenses as required. Paid for by ARK.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to operate electrical tools.
• Must be able to differentiate color coding of cables.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

ARK Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D