Security Programmer
DataVox is hiring a Security Programmer in the Building Technology Solutions Department in Houston!
Are you interested in learning more? First, let us tell you more about DataVox. DataVox has been serving the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 30 years with our advanced technology solutions. We specialize in Audio Visual Solutions, Data Center & Network Technologies, Network Security, IT Support Services, Network Cabling, Phone Systems & Physical Security. We are committed to being the best technological partner and ensuring the highest level of expertise and quality service by employing people like you.
We Want Our Company To Be a Place You Will Want To Be – And Stay. Employees At DataVox Are Offered The Following
- An amazing atmosphere to challenge yourself and grow your career!
- Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance for you and your dependents
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company match
- Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays
- Annual Health and Wellness Fairs
- Virtual and in-person team & company events – Ice Cream Social, Employee Appreciation Day, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving potluck, Holiday parties, “Support our team” days, Texans, Astros, and Dinamo watch parties, and more!
- Mileage and phone reimbursement
- Opportunity to make decisions that positively impact the environment through sustainable business practices.
- Employee engagement clubs
- New Employee Buddy/CHAMPION Program
What You Will Do
Security Programmers are responsible for tasks associated with maintenance of access control, CCTV, burglar security systems, and managing small to mid-sized security systems. This role provides support by troubleshooting, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-level access control, video systems and database applications.
- Programming physical security systems, including access control, video management systems, and other security integrations.
- Evaluate, program, and troubleshoot access control and digital video systems.
- Follow assigned projects through to final adjustment and commissioning of installed systems.
- Install a complete turnkey system (software and hardware).
- Troubleshoot system/network related issues over the phone with customers and vendors.
- Troubleshoot database-related issues with internal customer teams
- Diagnosing communication problems and install control devices and other components as well as troubleshoot software and hardware issues
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate projects through the installation phase
- Assist the PM in material procurement
- Provide feedback to the Project Manager for workforce requirements
- Make sure that installation tracking sheets are updated regularly
- Prepare customer-training manuals and provide customized training
- Responsible for overall system functionality/performance. Setup outside ISP connections and remote connectivity to customer sites
Who You Are
- Possess hand-on experience with physical security systems, including access control, digital and analog video surveillance and/or identify management solutions
- Capable of installing electric strikes, mag locks, contacts, REX devices, cameras, and mount power supplies
- Strong working knowledge and experience with electronics, PCs, networks, communications devices, door & locking hardware, alarm devices, CCTV technology and software with emphasis on card access systems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of basic networking – LAN/WAN and mobile computing environment
- System/component level troubleshooting and working knowledge of electronics and the ability to use a multi-meter
- Sound judgment and the demonstrated ability to act independently
- Ability to organize workload effectively and work with a sense of urgency
- Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
- Must be able to pass security and background checks
What You Need
- High School Diploma or GED required; completed Trade School or 2-year degree in Basic Electronics preferred
- 3+ years of Security Installer Technician and Service Technician experience required
- Ability to report to work during customary or specifically assigned work schedules required
- Successfully completed basic Access Control/ CCTV/Burglar system manufacture certification preferred – Genetec, DMP, Verkada, Lenel S2, Brivo, VideoInsight, Axis, Sony, Bosch Intrusion and HID VertX certifications a plus.
- Must be able to work on other manufacturers’ systems without formal training
- Be able to update/modify scripts to automate server-based functions.
Physical Demands
Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, drive and reach. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee continually works in inclement weather conditions.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
Working on job sites requires usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
DataVox, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
