Must-Haves:
- 3–5+ years of hands-on LenelS2 OnGuard programming experience
- Current Lenel Certified Associate (LCA) certification or higher on a recent OnGuard version
- Working knowledge of LenelS2 OnGuard 8.x releases and functionality
- Strong understanding of access control hardware, including controllers, readers, card formats, door hardware, and basic wiring
- Experience with Milestone XProtect VMS, including camera setup, recording, alarm configuration, and OnGuard integration
- Working knowledge of Windows Server, SQL Server basics, and IP networking in OnGuard environments
- Ability to pass a background check and obtain/maintain any required clearance
Plusses:
- Lenel Certified Professional (LCP) in Access Control or higher
- Lenel Certified Expert (LCE) in Access Control, including Enterprise, Biometrics, or Wireless Locks
- Lenel Certified Design Architect (LCDA)
- Legacy Lenel Master certification at Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Master level
- LCP or LCE certification in Video (Prism) or Intrusion (NGP)
- Milestone Certified Integration Technician (MCIT/XCIT) or Milestone Certified Integration Engineer (MCIE)
- Milestone Certified Design Engineer (MCDE)
- Experience supporting multi-site or Enterprise OnGuard deployments
Day-to-Day:
- Program and configure LenelS2 OnGuard, including access levels, time zones, readers, doors, alarm monitoring, and system options
- Program and maintain LNL and Mercury-based controllers, I/O modules, and reader interfaces
- Manage cardholders, badges, badge layouts, card formats, and access-level assignments
- Configure alarms, events, global I/O linkages, and monitoring stations
- Integrate OnGuard with Milestone XProtect, intrusion panels, wireless locks, and HR/identity systems
- Perform OnGuard software upgrades, patches, and licensing changes
- Support database backups, custom reporting, and DataExchange/DataConduIT imports
- Troubleshoot software, communications, programming, and access-control hardware issues
- Coordinate with LenelS2 technical support when escalation is required
- Maintain panel maps, access-level matrices, system documentation, and change records
Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Lenel Programmer for a top security and access control client in the Windsor Mill, MD area. This individual will be responsible for programming, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LenelS2 OnGuard access control environments, including controllers, readers, cardholders, alarms, integrations, and databases. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on OnGuard experience and current Lenel certification, with the ability to support integrations with Milestone XProtect and other security platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced access control professional to work across software, hardware, networking, and physical security systems in a technically diverse environment.
