Senior Security Systems Engineer - Surrey - £45,000- £55,000 * £45,000- £55,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on experience) * Paid travel time, competitive overtime rates (1.5x/2x), and £80/week on-call standby rates. * Company van (Citroën Berlingo), ongoing manufacturer training, and advanced software training. * 20 days' annual leave + bank holidays (rising up to 25 days with long service). * Field-based role covering a large presence in Surrey, Oxford, and Hampshire. * Opportunity to transition from a standard service role into a recognised technical lead. * Long-term progression opportunities with a well-established enterprise integrator. * Supportive, technically capable working environment focusing on high-end systems. Senior Security Systems Engineer Overview: A growing security and communications integrator is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Security Systems Engineer to join its South East engineering and projects team. This field-based position focuses purely on high-end electronic security systems, with absolutely no fire alarm experience required. Operating across Surrey, Oxford and Hampshire, the role demands a service-minded approach to resolving complex technical faults and executing installations across multiple high-profile sites, including a major local council presence. The company is looking for an ambitious technical leader who can independently manage server and network-based security environments, configure systems, and act as a trusted interface for clients and IT departments. Senior Security Systems Engineer Role & Responsibilities: * Provide reactive service, advanced fault-finding, and technical support across enterprise Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder Alarm systems. * Undertake server/client setup, software configurations, network troubleshooting, system upgrades, and migrations. * Carry out commissioning, system handovers, and installation works as required across multiple regional sites. * Configure and support IP-based security infrastructure, including TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and managed switch environments. * Take absolute technical ownership of complex integration faults, software anomalies, and root-cause analysis. * Liaise directly with client IT departments, consultants, and third-party stakeholders. * Assist project managers and installation teams during major project delivery phases. * Manage, mentor, and provide essential on-site technical support to junior engineers. * Prepare accurate quotations for corrective works, small works, and preventative maintenance visits. * Produce precise service reports, commissioning records, and digital technical documentation. Senior Security Systems Engineer Skills & Experience Required: * A minimum of 5 to 7+ years of dedicated experience within the electronic security industry. * Strictly no fire alarm experience required—the candidate must be 100% focused on security disciplines. * Strong, verifiable experience with Paxton Net2 and HikVision systems, including full software and server setup. * Robust hands-on experience and familiarity with Honeywell Galaxy and Texecom intruder systems. * Deep knowledge of networking CCTV, network diagnostics, Windows Server environments, and remote access/VPN technologies. * Proven ability to take installations independently from first fix, through software configuration, to final commissioning. * Strong communication skills with a polished, client-facing approach suited for corporate and public sector environments. * Must reside within a 1-hour travel radius of Guildford (ideally based in Surrey or East Berkshire) to service regional accounts effectively. * A valid ECS Card is essential. * A full UK driving licence. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY – APPLY NOW Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful
Senior Security Systems Engineer in Woking employer: Get Staff
Get Staff is an excellent employer for a Field-Based Commercial Boiler Engineer, offering competitive salaries and generous overtime opportunities. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while enjoying the flexibility of working across the vibrant South East of England, including London. The company values safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring that employees can take pride in their work while being part of a dynamic and rewarding environment.
