Security Programmer

RIGHTECH•Menomonee Falls, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RIGHTECH is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Security Programmer in Menomonee Falls, WI starting as soon as possible. This is a Direct Hire position.

Requirements

Experience with access control programming
Experience with VMS configuration
Experience with integration testing
Experience with commissioning complex security systems
Ability to review drawings, specifications, submittals, door schedules, device schedules, sequence-of-operation narratives, network requirements, and project scope
Ability to configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and validate enterprise access control systems
Ability to program and validate cardholders, access levels, schedules, holidays, door modes, alarms, events, input/output linking, interlocks, anti-passback, elevator/floor control, intrusion interfaces, and reporting requirements
Ability to support VMS setup and validation
Ability to coordinate technical work with various stakeholders
Ability to lead or support testing activities
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, firmware, software, database, licensing, credential, network, certificate, integration, and system performance issues
Ability to maintain accurate commissioning documentation
Ability to support schedule performance
Ability to support project financial performance
Ability to mentor technicians and junior specialists
Professional representation of the company

Responsibilities

Lead access control programming, VMS configuration support, integration testing, commissioning, and technical turnover activities for complex security systems.
Review drawings, specifications, submittmits, door schedules, device schedules, sequence-of-operation narratives, network requirements, and project scope to identify technical gaps before field execution.
Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and validate enterprise access control systems in accordance with approved design documents, customer standards, manufacturer requirements, and project expectations.
Program and validate cardholders, access levels, schedules, holidays, door modes, alarms, events, input/output linking, interlocks, anti-passback, elevator/floor control, intrusion interfaces, and reporting requirements.
Support VMS setup and validation where required, including camera configuration, recording schedules, events, user permissions, maps/views, health monitoring, retention settings, and system troubleshooting.
Coordinate technical work with the PM, FPM, field technicians, subcontractors, customer security teams, customer IT teams, manufacturers, consultants, and other trades.
Lead or support point-to-point checkout, pre-functional testing, functional testing, scenario testing, integrated systems testing, customer demonstrations, and acceptance testing.
Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, software, database, licensing, credential, network, certificate, integration, and system performance issues through a documented and disciplined process.
Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, test records, redlines, network information, controller/device information, firmware/software versions, backup records, and turnover notes.
Support schedule performance by identifying technical blockers early, communicating risks clearly, escalating issues appropriately, and helping the project team remove constraints before they impact turnover.
Support project financial performance by reducing rework, documenting scope gaps and change conditions, using technical time efficiently, and preventing unresolved technical issues from drifting into closeout.
Mentor technicians and junior specialists on programming expectations, commissioning methods, troubleshooting logic, documentation standards, and safe work practices.
Represent Convergint professionally with customers, consultants, inspectors, IT stakeholders, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.