Town of Norwood, MA, USA
16 hours ago
Security Systems Administrator

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator will manage, control, support, and provide technical and managerial oversight for systems projects supporting the Global Security department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to system health monitoring, administrative programming, deploying system upgrades, new installations, integrations, data management, system functionality, compliance with department policies, and creating training programs for users within the department.

-Annual Salary 72k

-Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

-Strong verbal and written communications skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, control, support, and provide technical and managerial oversight for systems projects supporting the Global Security departmentPerform system health monitoring, administrative programming, system upgrade deployments, manage new installations, integrations, data management, system functionality, while ensuring compliance with department policiesCreate training programs for users within the departmentData management; responsible for metric gathering, ad hoc reporting, and generating data for project supportSystem programing, user profile maintenance, periodic audits, and data entryMaintain successful collaboration and daily working relationship with DTE departmentResearch and find new up-to-date solutions as technology advancesEnsure technical specifications are kept up to dateManage service calls and overall daily operations.Mange CCTV systems including licensing and video wall managementCoordinate digital radio and repeater maintenanceUtilize excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with project staff, vendors, contractors; make recommendations for continuation of vendor contracts; negotiate rates and servicesDeliver services applying the company’s CORE valuesSupport business development and account expansionUnderstand and manage to project scope; provide recommendations for scope revision during bid/rebid scenariosBe aware of and manage to contract specific requirementsProvide weekly status updates to next level manager to include accomplishments, activities in progress, planned and upcoming activities, status of deliverables, meetings/conferences/ presentations, issues/problems/questions, and support needed from manager or corporate

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess one or more of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of studyAssociate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study with a minimum of three (3) years of corporate-level project management experienceHigh school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of corporate-level project management experienceMinimum of five (5) years of experience managing a global, integrated, enterprise-wide security systemsMinimum of three (3) years project management experienceExperience with hosted systems like Social Media Monitoring, Traveler Tracker systems, Asset Monitoring, Visitor Management System, etc.History of working openly and collaboratively with various departments providing outstanding customer service with accurate and timely status updates and reports. Experience in use of Microsoft Office toolsBroad technical skills in IT systems and infrastructuresProficiency with building monitoring systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)Ability to train others and formalize training programsSuperior documentation and presentation skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writingAble to work a flexible schedule to accommodate international business hoursAble to identify critical issues quickly and accuratelyBasic understanding of network technologySelf-driven and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and with a teamAbility to prioritize and complete tasks within defined deadlinesAbility to learn new concepts quicklyCustomer service skills by aiding customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional mannerCultural awareness and sensitivity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific experience with integrated security systems like Software House/cCure, Everbridge, Victor Client, Alertus, etc.

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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