Job Position: Security Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX 78249
Description: Security Engineer San Antonio | Direct-Hire Opportunity with Leading Integration Team
San Antonio continues to grow in institutional, government, and commercial infrastructure and our client needs a seasoned Security Engineer who can step in and take ownership of system programming, commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting. If you ve mastered Genetec, Lenel, and Open Options, this is a chance to move into a long-term role with real project influence and a direct-hire path through TradeSTAR.
About the Opportunity / What You ll Do
You ll support enterprise-level security deployments across the San Antonio area. Your work will drive system reliability, customer satisfaction, and project success. Expect to work on a mix of new construction, modernization, and multi-building environments.
You will:
Program, configure, and commission Genetec, Lenel, and Open Options systems.
Integrate access control, video management, intrusion detection, and networked security devices.
Perform system diagnostics, firmware updates, and controller-level troubleshooting.
Interpret drawings, riser diagrams, I/O maps, and device addressing plans.
Collaborate with project managers, field techs, and client IT staff to ensure clean handoffs and stable system performance.
Provide advanced technical support during start-up, testing, and customer training.
Qualifications / Who You Are
3 7+ years in electronic security integration, commissioning, or security systems engineering.
Hands-on programming experience with Genetec, Lenel, and Open Options (all three preferred).
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, PoE, and device connectivity.
Able to read and interpret construction documents and as-built drawings.
Comfortable working independently on customer sites and leading technical decisions.
Current manufacturer certifications are a plus but not required.
Why TradeSTAR
TradeSTAR connects skilled security professionals with career-advancing roles throughout Texas. We work directly with established integrators who value field expertise and offer long-term stability. Through us, you gain:
A direct-hire pathway with a respected regional integrator.
Support from recruiters who understand low-voltage and security trades.
Opportunities to grow into lead, commissioning, or engineering roles.
Access to steady projects across the San Antonio region.
Compensation & Benefits
$32 $40/hr, depending on experience and certifications.
Direct-hire opportunity with industry-leading benefits (medical, PTO, holidays, and more).
Stable workload in a market with strong institutional and commercial demand.
Ready to Level Up Your Career?
If you're a security professional who thrives in complex system environments and wants a long-term engineering role, apply today and start your next chapter with TradeSTAR.
Contact TradeSTAR San Antonio
12770 Cimarron Path
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-930-7827
#SAN05
Team TradeSTAR San Antonio serves as your career agent, with a mentality that we are successful when you are successful. Our goal is to match your individual personality and skills to help you develop a career in the industry and keep you working to meet your personal and professional objectives.
