BMS Admin

SEDAA•San Francisco, CA

1d•$40 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

The BMS Admin partners with IT Support and Operational Technology teams to support, secure, and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and related infrastructure. The role helps maintain system reliability, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and deliver technology solutions that support facility operations. Some responsibilities are shared with IT Support personnel. The position supports Windows Server environments and BMS platforms, coordinates system deployments and security patching, troubleshoots operating system and application issues, collaborates with project managers, application subject-matter experts, and third-party vendors, and leads Operational Technology internal audit activities. The position is hybrid in Oakland, California, and is limited to candidates local to the Bay Area. The posting states a rate of $40 to $60 per hour and does not accept C2C.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Seven years of job-related experience in Business, IT, or Engineering.
Continuous education in IT and business-specific areas.
Local to the Bay Area, California.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple support requests, system issues, and improvement efforts in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols used in system connectivity and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting building automation, operational technology, or facility-related systems in a complex enterprise environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate business and operational needs into scalable technology solutions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in BMS software and technical troubleshooting.
Strong project management skills.
BACnet certifications: BC, AAC, ASC, and AWS.
CCNA or Network+ certification.
ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training.
Experience with MS SQL and other database technologies and administration.
Experience supporting automated HVAC, lighting, battery, and power management systems.
Very strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including firewalls, managed switches, and structured cabling.
Experience developing technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control building systems through automated BMS platforms to maintain system performance and occupant comfort.
Support large installations of Microsoft Windows Servers.
Collaborate with project managers and application subject-matter experts to verify system builds.
Program and script in PowerShell.
Work with Windows operating system internals, including registries and permissions.
Analyze operating system performance.
Use networking knowledge and TCP/IP protocols, including DNS, ICMP, SMB, and SSL/TLS, during setup and troubleshooting.
Support planning and deployment for departmental projects involving operating systems.
Perform security patching on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Work with project managers and application experts to resolve issues related to security patching and application installation.
Coordinate with third-party vendors to verify and troubleshoot system-specific issues.
Lead Operational Technology internal audit activities.
Collaborate with IT Support personnel.