Security Systems Engineer

As part of the Technical Support for the Thames Water Electronic Security Systems, the Security System Engineer will be responsible for the hardware and software/firmware for CCTV systems, Entry Access Systems, Intruder Detection Systems, current and Legacy.

What you’ll be doing as a Security Systems Engineer

• Identify issues & provide solutions to generate internal projects.
• System improvements and solutions implementation of internal projects and event lessons learned.
• Fault finding, System analysis, and contractor support on but not limited to: Intruder Detection System, CCTV, and Electronic Access Control Systems.
• Use of the change request and incident platform in Support of: Alarm Receiving Centre, Project teams and Operations hardware support for ESS platform.
• Undertake system health check and technology template maintenance and support.
• Maintaining the ESS estate software and configuration standards to support the operational business.
  Provide technical support for the development and maintenance of the OT strategy standards and procedures.
• Third line support for Security contractors.

Base location – Hybrid – Reading (STW) RG2 0RP with travel to other sites.

Requirements for the role – Must have a valid UK driving licence

Applicants will need CTC Security Clearance as part of the role.

What you should bring to the role

Essential

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and email.
• Extensive experience in an engineering discipline or working in security.
• Both first- and third-line support,t which includes fault finding, System analysis, and contractor support on but not limited to: Intruder Detection System, CCTV, and Electronic Access Control Systems.
• Working with enterprise-level integrated Electronic Security Systems or with SCADA background.
• Must be able to confidently and accurately articulate technical issues well to stakeholders and contractors.
• Flexible to support 24x7 on-call cover.

Desirable

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering, ideally security systems.
• Good working knowledge in the fundamentals of CCTV and Access control and IDS.
• Very good technical knowledge of communications and network diagnostics, including ADSL, Satellite and fibre communications, keeping up with current best industry practice.
• IP Networking experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £48,000 to £54,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference in millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.