Electronic Security Technician III / Lead

Active Security Consulting • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Active Security designs, develops, implements, and sustains advanced C5ISR and security solutions for commercial and U.S. Government clients, addressing physical, electronic, cyber, and communications security. Its electronics technicians install, program, maintain, and repair complex systems in high-security environments while ensuring compliance with codes, client specifications, and internal standards.

The Electronic Security Technician III / Lead is a senior technician responsible for independent field operations, technical oversight, and project leadership. The role requires advanced technical, organizational, and leadership skills to manage project sites, ensure quality, and oversee field teams. The technician serves as the key technical liaison between Active Security’s project teams and clients.

The position involves travel to project sites and overnight stays for varying lengths of time. Work may take place in diverse environments and varying weather conditions and can involve prolonged tasks and working at heights. The technician must be able to handle up to 50 pounds and maintain company-issued tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate-level education.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Completion of at least four industry certifications in electronic security and systems integration.
• At least five years of experience in electronic security, including systems integration, administration, and advanced troubleshooting, with a focus on compliance and adherence to government and independent standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Detail-oriented analytical skills and the ability to diagnose and solve problems.
• Ability to travel to project sites and stay overnight for varying lengths of time.
• Ability to handle up to 50 pounds and work at heights.
• Ability to pass a background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and be eligible for U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• For government roles, ability to obtain and maintain unescorted base access and a Common Access Card (CAC); government eligibility criteria exclude individuals with felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain complex security system components and infrastructure with minimal supervision, ensuring systems function according to design specifications.
• Manage site safety, quality, and schedule adherence, ensuring project activities comply with design specifications and authority requirements.
• Supervise and mentor teams of up to five junior and intermediate technicians, supporting training, task completion, and alignment with project goals and standards.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and diagnostics, including advanced programming and system integration, and resolve complex on-site issues independently or collaboratively.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and communicate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Complete required job documentation and ensure compliance with industry and internal standards, including ISO-9001, CMMI II, and DCAA.
• Maintain company-issued tools, vehicles, and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED