Senior Security System Administrator

Job Description

Our client, Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Inc, based in Great Falls and Houston, is hiring an Security System Administrator (SysAdmin) to join their quickly growing, industry leading, Security Systems Integration company.

This role will be working 3 days a week in a corporate head office in Houston, Texas, along with 2 days a week from home.

Who is our client ? An American company specializes in the Integration of Security, Life Safety and Information Systems.

They utilize an out of the box approach to their customers' design, installation, and integration security needs. Progressive and fast-growing, this electrical / security service company that takes great pride in providing their clients with professional trade experience.

Their priority is client-focused medium to large scale access control and video management systems.

Who are you? A motivated, attentive and hardworking System Administrator with extensive IT knowledge in Physical Securities systems, including security access control, video management and audio visual .

The ideal individual will have at least 3-5 years of experience in installing and programming emergency communications and security systems, with a thorough knowledge of Genetec, networking and switches environments.

Primary Daily Tasks

• Working directly with a large energy-related client in their corporate office.
• Monitoring and responding to service requests with a focus on servers, IT / Programming and big picture incident prevention, understanding both hardware and software.
• Liaison with customer and internal technicians for scheduling and completion of work required, based on programming needs.

Salary :

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Hours of Work :

Monday to Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm (Full-Time)

Typical day, although start and end times may vary.

Overtime may be required based upon project needs.

Travel :

10% - 20% within Texas and the US.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects from a corporate headquarters. Working closely with internal technicians and other contractors, with responsibility including the scheduling of tasks, based on programming needs.
• Perform programming, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on access control, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom systems.
• Programming of servers in Windows environments (SQL, Microsoft Server, Management Studio, Server Manager)
• Lead various projects to completion under the Project Manager and / or CEO.
• Installation and service of IP based and analog CCTV (Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon).
• Build equipment system racks, pull cables, and prepare equipment for installation.
• Installation of completed racks, projectors, monitors / video walls and related sub-mounts.
• Assisting with testing of system components to ensure system completeness and convention.
• Provide excellent customer service, while maintaining an approachable and professional demeanor while on the job.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics.
• Demonstrate aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Program and test a variety of non-routine security systems and equipment.
• Operate systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance and identify malfunctions.
• Write a variety of non-routine programs for systems.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings.

Requirements

• Advanced capabilities for troubleshooting, audio setup and video setup with a strong understanding of both hardware and software.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous security Access Control systems experience required.
• 2-year Associate degree in a technical field involving IT Network, Electronics or Computers preferred.
• Genetec Certification is preferred, Lenel and Avigilon is an asset.
• Working knowledge of IT network systems.
• Proficient with SQL and Windows OS.
• Self-motivated - work with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to complete and submit required paperwork on time.
• Great time management skills, with experience in prioritizing tasks in order of urgency.
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work alone as well as jointly as a team player with other technicians and trades.
• Must be able to pass a clean Criminal Record Background check.

Benefits

• Room to grow within the company and develop your career further.
• Competitive wages based upon experience.
• The tools and technology needed to do the job to the best of your ability.
• Corporate credit card.
• Safety and software training to ensure quality service.

If you are am experienced, highly proficient, hard-working and driven to learn System Administrator with the above experience , this may be the role for you.

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We thank all who apply for this position. We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well". All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days.

We value diversity!! We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability.

Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1

Requirements

Advanced capabilities for troubleshooting, audio setup and video setup with a strong understanding of both hardware and software.

Minimum of 3-5 years of previous security Access Control systems experience required. 2-year Associate degree in a technical field involving IT Network, Electronics or Computers preferred.

Genetec Certification is preferred, Lenel and Avigilon is an asset. Working knowledge of IT network systems. Proficient with SQL and Windows OS.

Self-motivated - work with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to complete and submit required paperwork on time.

Great time management skills, with experience in prioritizing tasks in order of urgency. Valid drivers license with clean driving record.

Ability to work alone as well as jointly as a team player with other technicians and trades. Must be able to pass a clean Criminal Record Background check.