Embedded Systems Administrator

About the role

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety, and security solutions and services. This Systems Administrator role supports day-to-day operations of our Centralized Services team, satisfying customer requirements through the coordination of National Projects across all time zones and supporting numerous initiatives throughout the Centralized Services business.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support for Lenel, C-Cure, and other card access software to support 5,000+ sites in the US and Canada.
• Work with field technicians to troubleshoot, document, and commission new/existing security equipment.
• Manage security projects from concept to design, implementation, and close out.
• Configure and support security systems, including Database(s), Application Software, Operating Systems, Features, Functionality, Reports, Badges, Biometrics, and other functions.
• Assist and advise field technical personnel on specific system response and operational theory.
• Coordinate and assist other departments necessary to maintain access control systems: Badging Team, Network Team, IT Services/Hardware, Server Support, Budgets, Projects, Operations, and others.
• Support IT functionality through close coordination with both internal and external IT/Network providers.
• Support video, intercom, panic, and other security systems.
• Perform monthly and regularly scheduled maintenance for Windows and other updates/firmware.
• Use remote desktop and other support software to connect to remote hardware.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Lenel software certification and 2+ years of programming experience.
• Highly motivated with the ability to act in an autonomous role with little supervision.
• Advanced computer skills with PC hardware, software, networking, databases, servers, basic coding, and cloud computing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field Technician background.
• Programming experience in access control, video, or intrusion.
• Manufacturer certifications in Lenel, Software House, Avigilon, or other security systems.
• IT experience with PC support, networking, server, cloud, and/or coding work.

Benefits

• Company training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Educational Assistance.
• Exceptional growth opportunities.
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more.