Software Support Technician (Boston, MA)

CGL Electronic Security•Boston, MA

18d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are looking for motivated security professionals to join CGL’s growing team as a Software Support Technician and experience what the difference of our “family business with a corporate structure” can provide to further personal and professional development! We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission to provide “consistently deliver customer service excellence”. Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications on today’s leading security products. The primary function of a Software Support Technician is to program and configure security-related systems as required by the customer and directed by the manager.

Requirements

Proven ability to interact with all levels and departments including corporate project stakeholders, associated design disciplines, and construction/system integration contractors
The ability to work closely with Information Technology professionals to ensure project and customer expectations are met
Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
Superior customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
Must be able to read and effectively interpret general business documentation
Associate is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers
Reaching, grasping, and carrying activities also required
Valid and current driver’s license
5-7 years’ experience preferred
Requires ability to pass CORI check and obtain MA certificate of clearance
Pass background check, drug screen, and clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer certifications such as Software House, Genetec, and/or Exacq are desirable
Familiarity with SQL programming language is a plus
Background in IT networking and system support is a plus

Responsibilities

Complete software Installation and configuration for various access control, video surveillance, and alarm intrusion systems.
Provide integration support for customers’ existing systems with their access and video security solutions.
Provide support to CGL internal teams that repair and maintain customer systems; perform regular maintenance to prevent breakdowns; diagnose problems with customers computerized systems and determine the course of action and perform the repair.
Contacts customers prior to the date of scheduled software related projects to verify coordinate needed information and or personnel.
Provide software Installation, integration and configuration and service of access control systems including but not limited to Software House, Genetec, S2 netbox and net controllers, Openpath
Installation, integration and service of various video surveillance solutions including but not limited to Genetec, American Dynamics, Exacq, Milestone
Configure and program network architecture to support access and video solutions
Perform IP network configuration for camera and access control systems
Maintain certifications for camera and access control systems
Provide customer system training