Physical Security Specialist II

General Description: 

This role will be focused on HRL’s physical security systems. The candidate will support changes to improve how the security systems are designed, integrated, managed and maintained. This includes interfacing with security vendors directly, working with the stakeholders, and managing these systems. Additionally, this role will have a focus on UL2050 compliance. The candidate will need to take ownership of system escalations and decision making as it pertains to the security system. The candidate will need to possess strong technical knowledge to be successful in this role.

Essential Duties:

Support

Installation and support physical security systems throughout Multiple Campuses

Resolve system issues for physical security systems and networks

Programming and integrating CCTV , Access Control Systems, Public Announcement, Intercom, IDS and others as required

Using knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems

Train system users and other system support personnel

Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes

Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions

Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size and integrity checks

Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis

Provide onsite system support post deployment

Development

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Ensure test lab equipment is maintained

Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency

Conduct research and development of system solutions

Project Management

Communicate with stakeholders, manufacturers, vendors

Creation of SOP and SOW documentation

Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW)

Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues

Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site

Follow standard project management processes

Provide updates to gant charts

High Security Systems

Installation Support, Programming, and Maintenance of security systems to adhere to compliance requirements listed in UL2050, ICD705, and NISPOM

Ownership of all UL systems to include semi-annual UL inspections and documentation

Other duties as required

Required Skills: 

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, project)

Strong interpersonal skills to successfully interact and collaborate with internal/external customers across organizational levels

Proficient at writing Statement of Works

Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively through written and verbal means

Required Education:

H.S. Diploma with 3+ years of experience.

Desire certifications in CCURE 9000, Avigilon Video, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Server 2008

2-3 years’ experience using PAC Systems (Software House, Honeywell, RS2, Etc.); CCTV Systems (Avigilon, Genetec, Axis, Etc.); IDS (DMP, DSC, Honeywell, Etc.)

2-3 years’ experience working on low voltage systems

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and use computer equipment for extended periods of time during research and analysis tasks

Ability to lift and/or carry 30 pounds

Use ladders, scissor and articulating lifts

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required

Must have be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance. Current active Top Secret clearance/SCI with polygraph is desired.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,610 - $80,030 + bonus + benefits.

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