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Application Specialist

Lombard, Illinois

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Application Specialist

Lombard, Illinois Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2025-1459512 Date posted: 10/21/2025
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Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Apply today and be phenomenal—build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Job Description:

Allied Universal® is hiring an Application Specialist. The Application Specialist will program and set up access control systems, Video Management (CCTV/NVR) and intrusion detections systems and associated supporting hardware.

CCURE, S2, Lenel, Avigilon, Salient, Exacq, AMAG, Milestone and Genetec Certifications are a plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installs, supports and troubleshoots software working with the installation team.
  • Administration and programing of Access Control and Video Management application(s)
  • Program systems utilizing labeling methodology, system wiring and system programming sheets
  • Provide technical expertise in development and execution Access Control and Video Management
  • Interact and communicate effectively with client and internal teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma, vocational diploma, or equivalency (e.g., GED)
  • Ability to obtain PERC Card or active PERC Card preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the physical security industry installing field devices
  • Good oral and written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to deliver product familiarization training to end-users
  • Quality assurance skills; able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; seek ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality
  • Able to meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly and efficiently
  • Safety and security assurance; observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
  • Adaptability - able to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Dependability - follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commitment to reaching goals
  • Initiative - volunteer readily; undertakes self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offer help when needed

BENEFITS:

  • Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annual
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k), subject to eligibility requirements
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Engineering
  • Vice President of Engineering
  • Engineering Manager
  • Solution Architect III /
    Solution Engineer III
  • Solution Architect II /
    Solution Engineer II
  • Solution Architect I /
    Solution Engineer I
  • CAD Technician
  • Technician
  • Vice President
  • Installation Director /
    Service Director
  • Installation Manager /
    Service Manager
  • Senior Application Engineer
  • Application Engineer
  • Installation Technician III /
    Senior Service Technician
  • Installation Technician II /
    Service Technician
  • Installation Technician I
  • Sales
  • Senior Vice President, Sales
  • Vice President of Sales
  • Director of Strategic Solutions /
    Director of Sales
  • Enterprise Account Manager
  • Senior Account Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Proposal Coordinator /
    Account Specialist
  • Project Management
  • Senior Vice President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Strategic Programs
  • Program Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Superintendent
  • Project Coordinator
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As soon as I took an Installation Technician job with Allied Universal, I received training to help me succeed. I also really enjoy working with the Project Managers here.
- Brian M.

Rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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