What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician / Security Systems Technician position at Topsarge Business Solutions?
Job Title: Field Technician / Security Systems Technician
Location: Fort Cavazos, Texas
Position Type: Full-time, On-site
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Topsarge Business Solutions seeks qualified Maintenance and Repair Technicians to support the daily maintenance, repair, testing, and servicing of Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection Systems (ICIDS-V) and Entry Control Equipment (ECE) at Fort Cavazos. These technicians play a critical role in sustaining the operational status of mission-essential security systems protecting Army personnel, facilities, and assets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Perform preventive, corrective, and unscheduled maintenance on ESS components including sensors, portals, network cables, conduits, power supplies, UPS units, and control units
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Troubleshoot system faults, restore zone functionality, and verify alarm signal integrity
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Complete zone inspections and semi-annual tests in compliance with AR 190-11 for all IDS-protected areas, including AA&E zones
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Clean and maintain server cabinets, remote monitors, OPWS, ventilation components, and media enclosures on a recurring basis
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Document all service actions using Customer Service Orders (CSO), preventive maintenance checklists, and maintenance history records
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Provide service during regular business hours and support 24/7 on-call response for urgent maintenance requirements
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Coordinate with the Government COR and zone points of contact to gain access, document results, and validate maintenance completion
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Work independently and as part of a team to sustain operational uptime for over 700 IDS zones and 70 portals
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Ensure compliance with ICIDS-V manufacturer standards, Fort Cavazos Physical Security policies, and applicable Army regulations
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Required Qualifications:
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U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance
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At least 3 years of experience in electronic security system maintenance or equivalent technical field
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Proficiency in troubleshooting electronic circuits, network cabling, access control hardware, and physical security components
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Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and device specifications
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Familiarity with Army physical security procedures and AR 190-11 maintenance requirements
- Capable of lifting equipment, working on ladders, and operating in secured environments
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
DAQ ICIDS VAR certification or knowledge of DAQ StarWatch SMS platform.
Technical knowledge in system networking, cybersecurity (DoD 8570), or physical security systems.
Familiarity with Army regulations (e.g., AR 190-11, AR 25-2) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) is a plus.
