Mid Level Systems Programmer Jobs
Mid level systems programmer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive architectural decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior colleagues on their team. Openings run across 40% remote and hybrid settings in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Dartmouth Health, Jobot, and Datavox hiring at this level now.
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Security Systems Programmer | Access Control & Video Surveillance
Building Technology Solutions | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
DataVox is hiring an experienced Security Systems Programmer to join our Building Technology Solutions team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
This role is ideal for a physical security professional who enjoys the technical side of the industry: programming, configuring, commissioning, integrating, and troubleshooting access control, video surveillance/CCTV, intrusion detection, and related IP-based security systems.
For more than 30 years, DataVox has delivered technology solutions across Texas, specializing in Physical Security, Audio Visual Solutions, Network Cabling, Data Center & Network Technologies, Network Security, IT Support Services, and Communications Solutions.
If you have hands-on security installation experience and have progressed into system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Security Systems Programmer, you'll help ensure our customers' physical security systems are properly programmed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and performing as designed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot access control, video surveillance/CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated physical security systems
- Configure and support enterprise-level access control and video management systems (VMS)
- Evaluate and troubleshoot security system hardware, software, databases, and network connectivity
- Perform system programming and final adjustments through project completion and commissioning
- Install and configure complete turnkey security systems, including software and hardware
- Diagnose communication, network, hardware, and software issues
- Troubleshoot system and network-related issues remotely with customers, manufacturers, and vendors
- Troubleshoot database-related issues in coordination with internal and customer teams
- Configure remote connectivity and ISP/network connections for customer security systems
- Install and troubleshoot field devices, including electric strikes, magnetic locks, REX devices, door contacts, cameras, controllers, and power supplies
- Work with Project Managers to coordinate programming, installation, testing, and commissioning activities
- Assist with material procurement and communicate project workforce needs
- Maintain accurate installation and project tracking documentation
- Prepare customer training materials and provide system training
- Verify overall system functionality and performance before project completion
- Update or modify scripts used to automate server-based functions, when applicable
What We're Looking For
You bring hands-on knowledge of both the field installation and technical programming sides of physical security systems.
Successful candidates will have:
- 3+ years of Security Installer Technician and/or Security Service Technician experience
- Hands-on experience with access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and/or identity management systems
- Experience programming, configuring, troubleshooting, or commissioning physical security systems
- Working knowledge of IP networking, LAN/WAN environments, TCP/IP, PCs, servers, and network-connected security devices
- Experience installing and troubleshooting electric strikes, mag locks, REX devices, contacts, cameras, controllers, and power supplies
- Strong understanding of electronics, door and locking hardware, alarm devices, CCTV technology, and card access systems
- Ability to troubleshoot systems at the component level and use diagnostic equipment such as a multimeter
- Ability to troubleshoot integrated hardware, software, database, and network issues
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers, technicians, Project Managers, vendors, and manufacturers
- Ability to successfully complete required security and background checks
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of physical security installation and/or service experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate Texas DPS security license/registration
- Ability to work assigned schedules and travel to customer/job sites as required
- Ability to work with multiple manufacturers' security platforms and systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade school certificate or associate degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Networking, Security Technology, or a related technical field
-
Manufacturer certifications or hands-on experience with platforms such as:
- Genetec
- LenelS2
- Brivo
- Verkada
- DMP
- Axis
- Bosch
- Video Insight
- HID
- Experience with access control programming, VMS configuration, CCTV systems, intrusion systems, physical security integrations, and system commissioning
- Experience updating or modifying scripts used to automate server-based functions
Don't check every box? If you have strong physical security experience and solid programming, commissioning, networking, or troubleshooting skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits That Support You and Your Family
DataVox offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Matching 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
- Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Company Holidays
- Mileage & Phone Reimbursement
- Annual Health & Wellness Fairs
- Sustainable Business Practices
A Culture That Brings People Together
At DataVox, our culture is built around connection, collaboration, recognition, and growth. We invest in our employees and create opportunities for people to build their skills, strengthen relationships, and make an impact.
You'll find:
- An encouraging environment focused on professional development and career growth
- Team and company events, including social gatherings, sporting events, and seasonal celebrations
- Employee Appreciation Days and recognition programs
- An Employee Engagement Committee focused on company events, appreciation initiatives, and community involvement
- Opportunities to connect with coworkers across teams and locations
At DataVox, you're not just joining another project. You're joining a team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and doing great work for our customers.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform work in both office and active job-site environments.
Employees may be required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, and drive for extended periods
- Use hands to operate tools, equipment, controls, computers, and electronic devices
- Perform physical tasks associated with security system installation and service
- Frequently push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds
- Work at heights or in areas requiring ladders or lifts
- Perform work requiring close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Work Environment
This position may require work:
- Indoors and outdoors at active commercial job sites
- In varying weather conditions
- Near moving mechanical equipment
- In wet, humid, or vibrating environments
- At elevated heights
- Around electrical equipment and other typical construction-site conditions
Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and hearing protection, must be used when appropriate.
Security Systems Programmer | Access Control & Video Surveillance
Building Technology Solutions | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
DataVox is hiring an experienced Security Systems Programmer to join our Building Technology Solutions team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
This role is ideal for a physical security professional who enjoys the technical side of the industry: programming, configuring, commissioning, integrating, and troubleshooting access control, video surveillance/CCTV, intrusion detection, and related IP-based security systems.
For more than 30 years, DataVox has delivered technology solutions across Texas, specializing in Physical Security, Audio Visual Solutions, Network Cabling, Data Center & Network Technologies, Network Security, IT Support Services, and Communications Solutions.
If you have hands-on security installation experience and have progressed into system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Security Systems Programmer, you'll help ensure our customers' physical security systems are properly programmed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and performing as designed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot access control, video surveillance/CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated physical security systems
- Configure and support enterprise-level access control and video management systems (VMS)
- Evaluate and troubleshoot security system hardware, software, databases, and network connectivity
- Perform system programming and final adjustments through project completion and commissioning
- Install and configure complete turnkey security systems, including software and hardware
- Diagnose communication, network, hardware, and software issues
- Troubleshoot system and network-related issues remotely with customers, manufacturers, and vendors
- Troubleshoot database-related issues in coordination with internal and customer teams
- Configure remote connectivity and ISP/network connections for customer security systems
- Install and troubleshoot field devices, including electric strikes, magnetic locks, REX devices, door contacts, cameras, controllers, and power supplies
- Work with Project Managers to coordinate programming, installation, testing, and commissioning activities
- Assist with material procurement and communicate project workforce needs
- Maintain accurate installation and project tracking documentation
- Prepare customer training materials and provide system training
- Verify overall system functionality and performance before project completion
- Update or modify scripts used to automate server-based functions, when applicable
What We're Looking For
You bring hands-on knowledge of both the field installation and technical programming sides of physical security systems.
Successful candidates will have:
- 3+ years of Security Installer Technician and/or Security Service Technician experience
- Hands-on experience with access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and/or identity management systems
- Experience programming, configuring, troubleshooting, or commissioning physical security systems
- Working knowledge of IP networking, LAN/WAN environments, TCP/IP, PCs, servers, and network-connected security devices
- Experience installing and troubleshooting electric strikes, mag locks, REX devices, contacts, cameras, controllers, and power supplies
- Strong understanding of electronics, door and locking hardware, alarm devices, CCTV technology, and card access systems
- Ability to troubleshoot systems at the component level and use diagnostic equipment such as a multimeter
- Ability to troubleshoot integrated hardware, software, database, and network issues
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers, technicians, Project Managers, vendors, and manufacturers
- Ability to successfully complete required security and background checks
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of physical security installation and/or service experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate Texas DPS security license/registration
- Ability to work assigned schedules and travel to customer/job sites as required
- Ability to work with multiple manufacturers' security platforms and systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade school certificate or associate degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Networking, Security Technology, or a related technical field
-
Manufacturer certifications or hands-on experience with platforms such as:
- Genetec
- LenelS2
- Brivo
- Verkada
- DMP
- Axis
- Bosch
- Video Insight
- HID
- Experience with access control programming, VMS configuration, CCTV systems, intrusion systems, physical security integrations, and system commissioning
- Experience updating or modifying scripts used to automate server-based functions
Don't check every box? If you have strong physical security experience and solid programming, commissioning, networking, or troubleshooting skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits That Support You and Your Family
DataVox offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Matching 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
- Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Company Holidays
- Mileage & Phone Reimbursement
- Annual Health & Wellness Fairs
- Sustainable Business Practices
A Culture That Brings People Together
At DataVox, our culture is built around connection, collaboration, recognition, and growth. We invest in our employees and create opportunities for people to build their skills, strengthen relationships, and make an impact.
You'll find:
- An encouraging environment focused on professional development and career growth
- Team and company events, including social gatherings, sporting events, and seasonal celebrations
- Employee Appreciation Days and recognition programs
- An Employee Engagement Committee focused on company events, appreciation initiatives, and community involvement
- Opportunities to connect with coworkers across teams and locations
At DataVox, you're not just joining another project. You're joining a team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and doing great work for our customers.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform work in both office and active job-site environments.
Employees may be required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, and drive for extended periods
- Use hands to operate tools, equipment, controls, computers, and electronic devices
- Perform physical tasks associated with security system installation and service
- Frequently push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds
- Work at heights or in areas requiring ladders or lifts
- Perform work requiring close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Work Environment
This position may require work:
- Indoors and outdoors at active commercial job sites
- In varying weather conditions
- Near moving mechanical equipment
- In wet, humid, or vibrating environments
- At elevated heights
- Around electrical equipment and other typical construction-site conditions
Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and hearing protection, must be used when appropriate.
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Mid Level Systems Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level systems programmer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight systems you built or significantly modified, performance improvements you drove, and decisions you made without heavy supervision. Emphasize depth in a core area such as operating systems, embedded systems, or distributed infrastructure, and show evidence of cross-functional collaboration. Concrete outcomes, such as reduced latency or improved reliability, carry far more weight than a list of tools.
Which companies hire mid level systems programmers?
Companies hiring mid level systems programmers right now include Dartmouth Health, Jobot, and Datavox, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms, defense contractors, financial institutions, and embedded-systems manufacturers that need engineers who can work independently on complex, low-level problems.
Are there remote mid level systems programmer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialization. About 40% of mid level systems programmer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common for roles tied to proprietary hardware or secure infrastructure. Fully remote positions tend to cluster in cloud systems, platform engineering, and distributed systems work where collaboration happens over code rather than physical equipment.
How do I move up to a mid level systems programmer role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating depth and ownership over time. Start by mastering one area, such as memory management, kernel development, or real-time systems, and volunteer for work that requires you to see a feature through from design to deployment. Demonstrating that you can solve ambiguous problems, make sound technical trade-offs, and help others on the team signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level systems programmers?
Mid Level systems programmer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because their products depend on low-level performance, reliability, and tight hardware-software integration that requires engineers who can work below the application layer and iterate on complex, production-critical code.