Electronic Security IT System Administrator (System Administrator 3)- Fremont, CA

M.C. Dean, Inc

$114K — $171K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or equivalent progressive experience
  • 2+ years programming/administrating Physical Access Control Systems preferred
  • Experience managing small teams
  • Understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows Active Directory hierarchy and implementation
  • Basic networking knowledge including VLANs and routing
  • Relevant certifications in Windows, AWS, Linux, databases, and networking protocols preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain production systems, software, hardware, and end devices
  • Install, configure, maintain, and support physical and cloud-based servers
  • Ensure security, integrity, and availability of systems
  • Monitor operational systems for errors and alerts
  • Troubleshoot and configure technologies for various security systems
  • Document daily functions and troubleshooting in playbooks

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment emphasizing engineering and innovation
  • Opportunity to lead and build within a reputable firm
  • Investment in professional and technical training programs
  • Open communication with senior leadership and management
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Electronic Security IT System Administrator (System Administrator 3) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

Electronic Security IT System Administrator is a key member of the global technology team responsible for building and maintaining enterprise technology application systems

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
  • Maintaining production systems, software, hardware, and end devices.
  • Installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of physical and cloud-based Windows and Linux servers.
  • Ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of systems.
  • Monitoring operational systems for errors and alerts.
  • Troubleshooting, adding, configuring, and removing various technologies related to access control, intrusion detection, emergency, video, and other security systems.
  • Document daily functions and troubleshooting process to create and revise playbooks.


Work Schedule:
  • Requires the ability to work flexible shifts primarily consisting of an emergency on-call weekend rotation, but could include nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • On-site requirements are subject to change and could increase at any time.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of progressive experience or
  • Associates Degree and 8+ Years of progressive experience or
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ Years of progressive experience

Requirements:
  • Requires system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations, and system extensions.
  • 2 + years of experience programming/administrating Physical Access Control Systems preferred
  • Demonstrated previous experience effectively managing small teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Windows active directory hierarchy and implementation.
  • Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS and routing.
  • Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.
  • Certifications in Windows (10, 11, Server 2016-2025), AWS Cloud, Linux (Red Hat, Centos, Docker, Kubernetes), Databases (SQL, Cassandra, Mongo, Redis), and Networking Protocols strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Travel:
  • Up to 25% annual

What we offer:
  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

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.

Pay Range

USD $114,640.00 - USD $171,960.00 /Yr.

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