Senior Security Technician - Security

Senior Security Technician - Security

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.     

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Security technician administers security functionality for various systems using the security framework established to protect the assets of the company.  This position is responsible for the maintenance of security systems for all offices, sale sites, facilities and warehouses throughout the Americas.

How you'll make an impact

• Perform hands‑on installation, inspection, and servicing of physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercom, and related peripheral equipment

• Install and program security software as needed for installation, maintenance, and upgrade

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on peripheral devices

• Produce routine reports on device and system status

• Work with and give instruction to vendors during installation projects

• Implement security design concepts, which will comply with both local and international codes as well as company standards

• Troubleshoot problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions based on experience and research

• Monitor and assess threats and risks to the company through application security scanning to mitigate threats to the company's assets

What you’ll bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; or equivalent work experience

• NYS Security Installer Licensed preferred

• CCURE 9000 and Victor VMS experience

• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience

• Strong in physical and mathematical science, physics and chemistry, thorough knowledge on engineering sciences such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and electric circuits

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents; write routine reports and correspondence

• Sound knowledge of networking

• Sound knowledge of security system installation and ability to learn new systems

• Facilitator of progressive change

• Takes initiative and achieves results

• Availability for out of hours work (weekends and some late nights)

• Potential travels around the United States of America

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use hands and arms; speak and hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock

What’s great about working for us

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)

• Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.

• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year

• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month

• Back Up Child &a