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 learn
• Fault finding, System analysis, contractor support on but not limited to: Intruder Detection System, CCTV, 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

Base Location – Hybrid working from home and Site with Site visits (travel required across the Thames Water region)
Working hours – 36 ( with on call support every 1 in 4 weeks)
Necessary requirements for the role – Full UK driving licence

What you should bring to the role

• HNC or higher, in Electrical Engineering ideally security system
• working with Electronic Security Systems or with SCADA background
• Knowledgeable 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
• Confidence & ability to be able to articulate technical issues as a technical Champion to others.
• IP Networking experience

• Excellent IT skills including MS Office and email.
• Flexible to support 24x7 on call cover.
• Applicant will need CTC Security Clearance as part of the role.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £48,000 - £54,000 per annum depending on your experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance of £4500
• Mandatory Out of Hours call-out payment
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

 Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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.