Senior Technical Systems Administrator
West End, NY - USA
Job Summary
TECHNICAL SKILLS Must Have
- Design and implementation of VMware vSphere and Nutanix environments
- managed Nutanix clusters
- Nutanix Administration
- Nutanix Support Specialist
- Physical Security
Nice To Have
- Ability to intrepid modify and write scripts and SQL queries
- Automation Scripts
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Senior Technical Systems Administrator to support and maintain the Companys enterprise physical security and surveillance infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration maintenance optimization and support of Pro-Watch Access Control Systems Genetec Security Center ChangeGear SQL databases and enterprise camera/video surveillance systems while also providing support for Windows server infrastructure and related technologies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Client Pro-Watch access control servers and associated hardware.
- Knowledge in Nutanix Cluster Management & Deployment required
- Support and manage Genetec Security Center servers video management systems and camera integrations.
- Maintain and optimize ChangeGear SQL databases ensuring performance availability backup and recovery capabilities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for enterprise IP camera systems video recording platforms storage systems and surveillance infrastructure.
- Perform troubleshooting and resolution of access control surveillance server and database-related incidents.
- Coordinate hardware and software upgrades for physical security systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Monitor system health performance capacity and availability across security platforms and server environments.
- Perform system patching firmware upgrades security updates and vulnerability remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for physical security systems.
- Create and maintain technical documentation system diagrams operating procedures and support guides.
- Provide on-call and emergency support for critical physical security and surveillance systems.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity networking facilities and operations teams to ensure secure and reliable system operation.
Required Technical Skills
The ideal candidate should possess strong technical proficiency working with:
Physical Security & Surveillance Systems
- Client Pro-Watch Access Control Administration
- Genetec Security Center administration and support
- IP camera systems video encoders NVRs DVRs and enterprise video storage solutions
- Card access systems badge management door controllers and physical security integrations
- Security system troubleshooting and performance optimization
Server & Infrastructure Administration
- Windows Server and desktop operating systems
- User administration file systems software installation and services management
- Active Directory administration Group Policy and domain services
- Backup recovery and disaster recovery planning
- Server hardware management and RAID storage configurations
- Patch management and firmware lifecycle administration
Database Administration
- Microsoft SQL Server administration and maintenance
- Database backup and restore procedures
- SQL performance monitoring and optimization
- Database troubleshooting and maintenance activities
Networking & Security
- Fundamental networking concepts including:
o DHCP
o DNS
o Routing
o Firewall technologies
o VLANs and IP networking - Security principles including:
o Access Control Lists (ACLs)
o Encryption
o Authentication and authorization
o System hardening
Monitoring & Automation
- System health monitoring and performance analysis
- Capacity planning and optimization
- Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred)
- Reporting and technical documentation development
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of Information Technology experience supporting enterprise server environments and critical infrastructure systems.
- Experience supporting physical security systems access control platforms video management systems or related operational technology environments strongly preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service mindset with experience providing end-user support.
- Well-organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound technical and business decisions.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to provide after-hours on-call support for critical systems.
- Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours to support scheduled maintenance and emergency response activities.
- Ability to travel to Company locations as necessary.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Ability to successfully pass a NERC CIP Personnel Risk Assessment Background Check.