Access Controls Verkada Programmer

Access Controls Verkada Programmer

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Verkada Embedded Security Systems Specialist to support the deployment, migration, programming, testing, and commissioning of Verkada access control and video surveillance systems across multiple locations. This role will focus on converting existing sites to Verkada, building and maintaining site configurations, validating system functionality, and supporting deployment activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical security systems, such as field installation, service, or programming, and be comfortable working with access control, video surveillance, and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and program Verkada Access Control systems, including controllers, readers, door hardware, access levels, schedules, user groups, and permissions.

• Configure and commission Verkada camera systems, applying naming conventions, retention policies, and alert rules.

• Support the migration of legacy access control and video surveillance systems to Verkada.

• Perform device onboarding, provisioning, firmware validation, and system health checks.

• Conduct post-installation testing of cameras, doors, readers, alerts, and integrations.

• Coordinate with IT teams, installation teams, service technicians, and project managers.

• Maintain accurate documentation, including device inventories, site configuration records, and as-built documentation.

• Work with onsite technicians during installation to ensure systems are turned on, programmed, and working correctly.

• Required Qualifications

• 2 years of Verkada programming experience.

• 3-5 years of industry experience as a field technician or lead technician.

• Must be Verkada certified.

• Experience installing, servicing, programming, or supporting security technologies.

• Ability to manage multiple sites and deployment activities simultaneously.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Project management industry experience.

• Firmware/version upgrade experience.

• Experience with platforms such as LenelS2, Genetec, Software House C CURE, Honeywell Pro-Watch, Avigilon Alta/Openpath, or Brivo.

• Working knowledge of door hardware, including electric strikes, maglocks, and credential readers.

• Basic networking knowledge, including IP addressing, DHCP, and DNS.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.