Security Systems Specialist

The Gist

The Security Systems Specialist is a member of the Global Protection Team reporting to the Security Systems Technology Team. The role supports all matters involving the Global Protection department on an as-needed basis. This is an on-site appointment requiring the person to report on-site to our Durham, NC campus with no option for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of security integrators and/or vendors from scheduling to installations to project completion ensuring quality and timeline requirements are met.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in department software (i.e. physical access control system, video management, visitor management, NVR management, and SQL data).
• Utilize project tracking tools and systems to accurately document milestones, issues, corrective action plans, and overall project completion.
• Serve as department liaison with IT (i.e. networking administration, server management, and system new build).
• Ability to troubleshoot security technology devices in the field, to include network and NVR equipment.

Requirements

• Strong IT proficiency and experience to include TCP/IP and LAN, firewalls and switch configuration.
• One (1) year of commercial project management experience.
• Enhanced technical understanding of security systems: Physical access control systems; CCTV and associated networking; physical barriers, including doors, locks, gates, turnstiles, and intrusion detection.
• Proficiency with automated project management timeline and/or task-tracking platforms.
• Experienced with Microsoft 365 Environment; Office, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI etc.

Qualifications

• Must be able to evaluate situations and demonstrate sound decision-making under stress.
• Able to effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, including leadership.
• Must have strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and perform with minimal guidance, including after-hours when needed.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Skills

• Flexibility to travel up to 25% annually, including international.

Benefits

• We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
• We offer continuing education assistance.
• There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is an on-site appointment requiring the person to report on-site to our Durham, NC campus with no option for remote work.