Position Summary

The Tech Specialist will demonstrate the following capabilities:

Analyze system performance and recommend improvements Provide support to the system administration and engineering team Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators Train system users and other system support personnel Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems Provide on site system support post deployment Read and interpret engineering drawings Understand SOP and SOW documentation Ensure test lab equipment is maintained Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW). Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems). Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Candidate/Position Requirements:

Requires 8+years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems with a high school diploma or GED  Or Associates with 6+ years of experience Requires substantial travel to project sites as required by customer and program manager to meet project deliverable's Proficient with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools

Qualifications/Preferred Experience:

Working knowledge and/or certification with electronic security systems and applications like CCURE (Software House), Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, HID, Axis, 2N, Geutebruck and/or other) Working knowledge and/or certification for general purpose operating systems and virtualization platforms (Windows, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, CentOS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Familiarity with physical security designs, standard operation procedures, and security operations Working knowledge and/or certification with communications and network protocols and services including TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, networking knowledge (TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, and others) Certification in Lenel OnGuard and Bosch Video Management System preferred Access Control certification CCURE 9000 Access Control System, Lenel, or others Certification in DVTel/Flir Digital Video Systems, Genetec, Milestone VMS, Axis or others Experience and knowledge of networks, network equipment, and administration Experience and knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments CCNA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ certifications or similar Experience and skills in electronic security systems, databases, networking, and troubleshooting Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives Strong oral, written, and presentation skills Possess excellent organizational and file management skills and the ability to plan and execute administrative work with little supervision

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

 

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

 

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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