Physical Security Systems Commissioning Technician

Physical Security Systems Commissioning Technician

Location: Dallas–Fort Worth / Wilmer, Texas
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available for well-qualified candidates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Company Match, Life Insurance, Vacation/Personal/Sick Leave, Annual Performance Bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and technically experienced Physical Security Systems Commissioning Technician to support the commissioning, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and turnover of integrated physical security systems within mission-critical data center environments.

This individual will serve as a field-level technical resource responsible for helping ensure electronic security systems are fully operational, properly integrated, accurately documented, and functioning in accordance with design intent, operational requirements, and commissioning standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with enterprise video surveillance systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and integrated physical security platforms within complex commercial, critical infrastructure, or data center environments.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of identifying deficiencies, documenting issues, troubleshooting problems, coordinating corrective actions, and validating final system performance prior to operational turnover.

Candidates with programming, scripting, automation, or web-development experience are particularly encouraged to apply. These skills are desirable but are not required for the position. VMC is interested in individuals who can combine traditional physical security expertise with emerging automation capabilities to improve commissioning efficiency, testing, documentation, and quality control.

Positions are based in the Dallas–Fort Worth/Wilmer areas.

Candidates residing locally are preferred; relocation assistance may be considered for well-qualified applicants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and functional testing of integrated physical security systems within active and newly constructed data center facilities.
• Validate proper operation of access control systems, video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, intercoms, alarm monitoring devices, and associated networked security infrastructure.
• Conduct end-to-end operational testing of:
• Access control panels
• Card readers and biometric devices
• Door position switches and request-to-exit devices
• Locking hardware and electrified door systems
• CCTV cameras and video management systems
• Intrusion detection and alarm monitoring systems
• Integrated monitoring and notification systems
• Review commissioning documentation, drawings, device schedules, sequences of operation, and system programming to ensure field installations align with design intent.
• Identify and document deficiencies, operational failures, hardware issues, programming discrepancies, communication failures, device offline conditions, camera positioning issues, alarm reporting failures, and integration gaps.
• Develop and maintain detailed commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency logs, and corrective-action tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with security integrators, low-voltage contractors, electricians, network teams, manufacturers, commissioning personnel, and client representatives to resolve technical issues and drive systems toward completion.
• Verify system performance, including:
• Device online status
• Alarm reporting functionality
• Camera views and analytics
• Door functionality and secure-state operation
• Access permissions and credential validation
• Redundant power and backup battery operation
• Tamper and fault reporting
• Network communication and VMS integration
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on system failures, hardware malfunctions, software configuration issues, and field installation deficiencies.
• Ensure testing results, screenshots, photographs, and turnover documentation are complete, accurate, and organized for final client acceptance.
• Support integrated system testing and witness testing with clients, consultants, commissioning teams, and operations personnel.
• Verify commissioning activities are conducted in accordance with applicable life-safety requirements, project standards, manufacturer recommendations, and operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in physical security systems installation, integration, commissioning, field service, or field engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Enterprise Access Control Systems
• Video Management Systems (VMS)
• IP Camera Systems
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Security System Networking
• Electrified Door Hardware
• Alarm Monitoring Platforms
• Experience working in mission-critical facilities, data centers, critical infrastructure, large commercial campuses, or similarly complex environments.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Security drawings
• Wiring diagrams
• Device schedules
• Network topology diagrams
• Sequences of operation
• Commissioning checklists
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities across hardware, software, and networked security systems.
• Experience documenting deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with commissioning workflows, punch-list management, and project turnover procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently in fast-paced construction and operational environments.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites as required.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications are considered beneficial but are not required:

Security Systems

• Experience with enterprise security platforms such as:
• Pro-Watch
• Gallagher
• Genetec
• LenelS2
• Software House CCURE
• Milestone
• Avigilon
• Bosch
• Honeywell
• Similar enterprise security platforms
• Data center commissioning or mission-critical construction experience.
• Manufacturer or industry certifications such as LenelS2, Genetec, Milestone, Software House CCURE, networking, BICSI, or other low-voltage/security certifications.
• Experience coordinating integrated systems testing involving multiple trades and disciplines.

Programming, Automation & Technology

Candidates with programming, scripting, automation, or web-development experience are especially desirable. Relevant skills may include:

• CX Alloy Project Management Software
• Python programming and scripting
• Development of scripts or utilities to automate repetitive technical tasks
• Data collection, manipulation, validation, and reporting through automation
• HTML and general web-development experience
• Familiarity with Python web frameworks such as:
• Django
• Flask
• FastAPI
• Experience with automation or data-extraction tools such as:
• BeautifulSoup
• PyAutoGUI
• Experience working with APIs, databases, structured data, or system integrations
• Ability to identify repetitive commissioning, testing, documentation, or reporting processes that could be improved through automation
• Interest in applying programming and automation technologies to physical security commissioning and quality-control processes

Programming experience is not a prerequisite for employment. Candidates possessing strong physical security commissioning and troubleshooting capabilities without programming experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) with company matching up to 4%
• Company-paid life insurance
• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance for well-qualified candidates, where applicable
• Opportunity to work on large-scale mission-critical and data center projects

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for a technically strong and hands-on security professional who enjoys solving complex field issues, troubleshooting integrated systems, identifying deficiencies, and driving systems toward successful client turnover.

We are particularly interested in individuals who combine traditional electronic security expertise with an interest in technology, programming, scripting, and automation. As physical security commissioning becomes increasingly data-driven, candidates who can identify opportunities to automate testing, documentation, reporting, and repetitive technical processes will bring additional value to the role.

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to have your background investigated going back at least 7 years?

Experience:

• Security system: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmer, TX 75172