Electronic Security Technician

About the role

Certis Security Australia is looking for an Electronic Security Technician to install, service, maintain and repair electronic security systems across a range of customer sites in NSW. The role covers planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, reactive repairs, minor works, installations and system upgrades, working independently and alongside technical and operational teams.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and functional testing.
• Diagnose and rectify hardware, software, cabling and connectivity faults.
• Install, configure and commission electronic security equipment and associated cabling.
• Deliver minor works, system additions, equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Service systems including access control, CCTV/video management systems, intruder alarms and intercoms.
• Test completed works and ensure systems are operating correctly before returning them to service.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, testing documentation and job notes.
• Communicate professionally with customers, site representatives, facilities teams and other trades.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective action, and ensure work is safe and to a high standard.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and installing electronic security systems.
• Experience with CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and integrated security systems.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Current security licence or registration appropriate to the work, current cabling registration with relevant endorsements, current driver's licence and a construction induction card (White Card).
• ASIC and/or MISC registration or ability to obtain it, and ability to obtain background checks, site clearances and customer access approvals.
• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience in electronic security, electronics, telecommunications or a related field.

Required skills

• Hands-on technician with strong fault-finding ability and customer focus.
• Comfortable working independently across different customer environments.
• Highly regarded: manufacturer training or certification on electronic security platforms, experience with integrated security systems and IP networking, minor works from installation to commissioning, working at heights training, and experience with electronic field service and digital reporting systems.

What we offer

• Work across varied customer environments in Australia's most secure and sensitive environments.
• A high-trust, clearance-based workforce with ongoing training, career pathways and professional development.
• Retail discounts, recognition programs, annual awards and employee engagement initiatives.

Applicants submit an application and then complete a mandatory virtual interview; successful candidates are contacted by the hiring team.