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 position supports all matters involving the Global Protection department on an as-needed basis. It is an on-site appointment requiring the person to report 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.

Desired Skills / Achievements

• Three (3) years of project management experience.
• Security technology certifications, to include experience with networking and server or NVR management.
• Advanced understanding of security systems: Physical access control systems; CCTV and associated networking; physical barriers, including doors, locks, gates, turnstiles and intrusion detection.
• Knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server, including ability to write queries, perform data analysis, and troubleshoot database issues.
• Knowledge of various programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C+ with solid understanding of software development.
• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.