Mid Level Electronic Security Technician Jobs
Mid level electronic security technician jobs go to technicians ready to own installations end to end, troubleshoot complex systems independently, and guide junior teammates without close supervision. Openings run predominantly on-site across Manufacturing, with employers like Johnson Controls hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking a Site Superintendent to join our federal team supporting Fort Meade, MD. This role is primarily responsible for supporting a procure and installation project to upgrade and retrofit the electronic/integrated security system (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc) across the base.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000. Negotiable based on experience.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
Travel Required: Limited; primary work is all at this location
As a Superintendent, you will:
- Supervises the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications, to ensure that each phase of the work is completed on schedule, within the budget, and with the quality workmanship expected by the company and the customer
- Supervises, inspects, reviews, records and reports on all site construction related activity ensuring that the assigned subcontractors perform their work on schedule.
- Understand and develop means and methods for the construction/installation requirements of the particular project (in conjunction with Project Manager).
- Supervise and coordinate activities of all employees and subcontractors.
- May assist with quality control functions per contract (COE) requirements (submittal reviews, daily reports, preparatory meetings and other quality control program features) to ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
- Enforce, facilitate and follow Company and contract safety requirements. Assist with SSHO functions per company standard practices and per contract (COE) requirement if required per the position.
- Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress of work with schedule updates (in conjunction with Project Manager)
- Coordinate inspections, verifications, tests, and other contractual requirements with client.
- Participate in regular project/site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, client representatives and other groups.
- Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
- Is the primary management team member on the site on a day-to-day basis to identify and correct issues or deficiencies and/or escalate issues and deficiencies up the management chain to Project Manager and/or regional management.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project coordination and supervision of construction projects in the commercial and/or industrial building construction industry.
- Experience supporting large-scale projects (over $1M), including oversight of multiple trades and subcontractors
- Excellent interpersonal skills for employee supervision and client interface.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and basic Windows environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances at level required for assigned projects (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.). Active DoD clearance preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical background working with commercial or industrial ESS (access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/video surveillance) projects.
- Expertise with security alarm systems, building automation, and related subsystems; proficient with platforms such as Lenel, Milestone, Genetec, and Software House Ccure 9000
- Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects with knowledge of federal standards, specifications, submittal processes, and contract compliance
- Experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments and ensuring adherence to specialized security requirements
- Proficient in project management and financial accounting software; Microsoft Project experience preferred
- Procore experience
- Experience working with Federal and/or State government projects
Preferred Education
Technical Schooling, Associate’s Degree (or higher) in a electronics, electrical or mechanical systems field, or equivalent work experience
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world's largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
We are seeking a Site Superintendent to join our federal team supporting Fort Meade, MD. This role is primarily responsible for supporting a procure and installation project to upgrade and retrofit the electronic/integrated security system (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc) across the base.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000. Negotiable based on experience.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
Travel Required: Limited; primary work is all at this location
As a Superintendent, you will:
- Supervises the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications, to ensure that each phase of the work is completed on schedule, within the budget, and with the quality workmanship expected by the company and the customer
- Supervises, inspects, reviews, records and reports on all site construction related activity ensuring that the assigned subcontractors perform their work on schedule.
- Understand and develop means and methods for the construction/installation requirements of the particular project (in conjunction with Project Manager).
- Supervise and coordinate activities of all employees and subcontractors.
- May assist with quality control functions per contract (COE) requirements (submittal reviews, daily reports, preparatory meetings and other quality control program features) to ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
- Enforce, facilitate and follow Company and contract safety requirements. Assist with SSHO functions per company standard practices and per contract (COE) requirement if required per the position.
- Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress of work with schedule updates (in conjunction with Project Manager)
- Coordinate inspections, verifications, tests, and other contractual requirements with client.
- Participate in regular project/site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, client representatives and other groups.
- Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
- Is the primary management team member on the site on a day-to-day basis to identify and correct issues or deficiencies and/or escalate issues and deficiencies up the management chain to Project Manager and/or regional management.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project coordination and supervision of construction projects in the commercial and/or industrial building construction industry.
- Experience supporting large-scale projects (over $1M), including oversight of multiple trades and subcontractors
- Excellent interpersonal skills for employee supervision and client interface.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and basic Windows environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances at level required for assigned projects (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.). Active DoD clearance preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical background working with commercial or industrial ESS (access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/video surveillance) projects.
- Expertise with security alarm systems, building automation, and related subsystems; proficient with platforms such as Lenel, Milestone, Genetec, and Software House Ccure 9000
- Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects with knowledge of federal standards, specifications, submittal processes, and contract compliance
- Experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments and ensuring adherence to specialized security requirements
- Proficient in project management and financial accounting software; Microsoft Project experience preferred
- Procore experience
- Experience working with Federal and/or State government projects
Preferred Education
Technical Schooling, Associate’s Degree (or higher) in a electronics, electrical or mechanical systems field, or equivalent work experience
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world's largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
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Mid Level Electronic Security Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electronic security technician job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you managed an installation or service call from start to finish, resolved difficult faults without escalating, and took responsibility for a system's performance. Certifications like ESA Level 2, CompTIA Security+, or manufacturer credentials strengthen your application. Emphasize familiarity with access control, CCTV, or intrusion platforms relevant to the roles you are targeting.
Which companies hire mid level electronic security technicians?
Companies hiring mid level electronic security technicians right now include Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of national integrators, regional security service providers, and facilities-focused enterprises managing large commercial or government sites.
Are there remote mid level electronic security technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this trade remain on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 67% of mid level electronic security technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve remote system monitoring, technical support, or project coordination rather than physical installation.
How do I move up to a mid level electronic security technician role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on mastering at least one platform area, such as access control, video surveillance, or alarm systems, well enough to troubleshoot without guidance. Seek out full-cycle projects where you are accountable for scope, commissioning, and documentation. Earning a recognized industry certification during this period signals readiness to employers.
Which industries hire the most mid level electronic security technicians?
Mid Level electronic security technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring because they operate high-value facilities, face regulatory compliance requirements, or manage large physical footprints that demand experienced technicians capable of running complex security infrastructure with limited supervision.