Physical Security System Administrator

Unlimited Technology

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical support in software applications
  • Strong Windows Administration experience including server operating systems
  • Proficiency in Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy administration
  • Experience with Physical Security Systems like Gallagher or Genetec is preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated learner with aptitude for new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for physical security systems and related components
  • Install and rebuild servers and workstations as needed
  • Monitor system integrity and availability daily
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to ensure optimal performance
  • Support the operation of software applications and databases
  • Manage user accounts and network security configurations
  • Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
Full Job Description
UT Government is looking to add a Physical Security System Administrator to their team. The System Administrator is supporting a large Federal Physical Security Access Control and Video systems. This position requires a five day a week onsite resource located in the Washington DC metro area and obtain a government clearance. Qualified candidates MUST have the ability to communicate to clients at both technical and non-technical levels. Ideal candidates are self-directed, innovative, organized, flexible and can consistently maintain our high-quality standards. The desire and drive to build and maintain customer relationship is a key function of this role. This candidate will also be able to exhibit a sense of urgency in providing exceptional quality service to the client and setting and managing expectations. As a System Administrator , the successful candidate will be hard working, detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently. ul>Provide technical support for system platform with associated components and environments. To include Installing/rebuilding servers and workstations; configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage in accordance with standards and projection/operational requirements.
  • Provide hands-on support with Windows enterprise server administration (2022/2025), as well as Windows 11, including patching/updates of systems and System builds
  • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
  • Investigating, troubleshooting, and fixing hardware and software availability and performance issues
  • Support operation of software applications and databases.
  • Administer user account properties, single sign-on, and network security configurations.
  • Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Requirements
    • 5 plus years of experience providing technical support to software application
    Proven experience with Windows Administration, to include but not limited working knowledge of:
    • Windows Server Operating Systems
    • Windows Domain Controllers and domain administration
    • WSUS administration and operation
    • Windows Hyper-V operation
    • Active Directory administration
    • Group Policy administration
    • DNS administration
    • An ideal candidate would have exposure to basic LAN concepts, a strong understanding of TCP/IP and other network protocols, network configuration and management
    • Demonstrated proficiency in new technologies, strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills, particularly in technical areas, and effective written and oral communication skills
    • A degree in a computer-related field is not required, although relevant coursework and/or experience is preferred
    • Aptitude for and willingness to learn new technologies are considered essential skills for this position, which requires a significant amount of self-paced, self-directed study
    • Physical Security System's experience (Gallagher, Genetec, Lenel, Software House, etc)
    • Configure, and manage systems such as Gallagher Access Control system software.
    • Configure, and manage systems such as Milestone Systems.
    • Compliance efforts including writing policies and/or documenting processes
    Benefits
    • Health, dental, and vision coverage
    • Life insurance
    • 401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
    • Paid time off
    • 11 Paid Holidays

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