Security Programmer

RIGHTECH is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Security Programmer in Menomonee Falls, WI starting as soon as possible.

Job Title: Security Programmer

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI (30 minutes north of Milwaukee)
Open to relocation

Duration: Direct Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

• Lead access control programming, VMS configuration support, integration testing, commissioning, and technical turnover activities for complex security systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, door schedules, device schedules, sequence-of-operation narratives, network requirements, and project scope to identify technical gaps before field execution.
• Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and validate enterprise access control systems in accordance with approved design documents, customer standards, manufacturer requirements, and project expectations.
• Program and validate cardholders, access levels, schedules, holidays, door modes, alarms, events, input/output linking, interlocks, anti-passback, elevator/floor control, intrusion interfaces, and reporting requirements.
• Support VMS setup and validation where required, including camera configuration, recording schedules, events, user permissions, maps/views, health monitoring, retention settings, and system troubleshooting.
• Coordinate technical work with the PM, FPM, field technicians, subcontractors, customer security teams, customer IT teams, manufacturers, consultants, and other trades.
• Lead or support point-to-point checkout, pre-functional testing, functional testing, scenario testing, integrated systems testing, customer demonstrations, and acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, software, database, licensing, credential, network, certificate, integration, and system performance issues through a documented and disciplined process.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, test records, redlines, network information, controller/device information, firmware/software versions, backup records, and turnover notes.
• Support schedule performance by identifying technical blockers early, communicating risks clearly, escalating issues appropriately, and helping the project team remove constraints before they impact turnover.
• Support project financial performance by reducing rework, documenting scope gaps and change conditions, using technical time efficiently, and preventing unresolved technical issues from drifting into closeout.
• Mentor technicians and junior specialists on programming expectations, commissioning methods, troubleshooting logic, documentation standards, and safe work practices.
• Represent Convergint professionally with customers, consultants, inspectors, IT stakeholders, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.