Access Control Technician

Location: Ashburn, VA Area (with local travel to project sites throughout the market). Shift: Day Shift (exact time may flex based on project needs). Start Date: Immediate.

We are hiring an Access Control Technician III to support the deployment of security and low voltage systems across data center projects in the Ashburn, VA metro area. Work will include a mix of new construction builds and installations within existing, operational data center environments, with some local travel required to sites throughout the market. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, mission-critical data center program with a team that values attitude, communication, and work ethic just as much as technical skill. If you have strong access control or low voltage experience and are looking for a stable project with room to grow into lead and foreman roles we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Installing, terminating, and wiring access control systems and associated hardware
• Pulling, routing, labeling, and dressing low voltage and structured cabling
• Installing and wiring security devices including: door contacts and request-to-exit devices, motion detectors and sounder/siren devices, electric strikes and magnetic locks, card readers and optical/security devices
• Wiring and terminating access control panels, controllers, and boards
• Installing and supporting structured cabling infrastructure and MDF/head-end room buildouts
• Mounting, installing, and wiring IP cameras throughout the facility
• Assigning IP addresses and performing camera configuration
• Performing firmware upgrades and downgrades on security devices as required
• Testing, troubleshooting, and verifying proper operation of installed systems
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, riser drawings, and installation plans
• Maintaining clean, organized, and professional installations
• Traveling locally between project sites within the Ashburn, VA market as assigned
• Working within both active new-construction sites and existing, occupied data center environments, following all applicable safety and access protocols
• Mentoring junior technicians and helping coordinate day-to-day field work
• Coordinating with project leads, PMs, and general contractors
• Following site-specific requirements, safety protocols, and security procedures

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Access Control Technician III, or equivalent advanced hands-on field experience with access control and low voltage systems
• Ability to pass all required site onboarding and background/security requirements
• Ability to work safely on active construction sites and within live data center environments
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel between sites in the Ashburn, VA market
• Standard low voltage hand tools
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Positive attitude, leadership potential, and willingness to mentor others

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with access control systems and field hardware installation
• Familiarity with MDF/IDF environments
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and riser drawings
• Background in data center, commercial construction, or mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex low voltage systems independently
• Prior experience leading or mentoring junior technicians in the field