Security Systems Administrator #3073

Genius Road•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Genetec Security Systems Administrator to support and maintain critical applications that power our client’s Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC). This position will focus on the configuration, administration, and ongoing management of Lenel OnGuard and Genetec platforms . The ideal consultant will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in Windows/Linux server administration, automation scripting, and real-time application support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Must have 5+ years in systems engineering, application support, or IT infrastructure administration.
Strong background and hands-on experience configuring and supporting Lenel OnGuard and/or Genetec security systems.
Good prior experience managing and administering Video Surveillance systems for enterprise environments.
Proficiency with Windows and Linux server environments including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Experience writing or running scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate maintenance and monitoring tasks.
Familiarity with JIRA or similar ticketing tools for issue management and workflow tracking.
Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and ability to create runbooks or SOPs.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with internal teams and external vendors.
Must be available for 100% onsite work in Dallas, TX, and occasional weekend coverage as required.

Nice To Haves

Lenel Certified System Administrator (LCSA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Configure, install, and maintain Lenel OnGuard and Genetec applications across Windows and Linux servers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security applications, ensuring uptime, stability, and compliance with client standards.
Lead server patching, firmware updates, and system upgrades for access control and video management infrastructure.
Configure and optimize camera integrations, door controllers, and alarm systems to maintain compliance with corporate security standards.
Collaborate with security operations and IT infrastructure teams to ensure system uptime, resilience, and redundancy.
Conduct performance monitoring, log analysis, and vulnerability remediation to maintain secure configurations.
Serve as the subject-matter expert for troubleshooting Genetec and LenelS2 environments enterprise-wide.
Manage JIRA tickets, prioritize workload, and provide timely resolution for application and server issues.
Collaborate with the Client’s Physical Security Team and software vendors to coordinate patches, upgrades, and system enhancements.
Perform system performance checks, backups, and monitoring to ensure reliability and security.
Develop and maintain runbooks, configuration documents, and detailed technical procedures.
Support the PSOC environment with after-hours or weekend coverage as needed.