Security Systems Engineer
About The Position
QTS Data Centers is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to work from its Ashburn, Virginia data center. The role leads day-to-day operations of physical security systems and applications, provides expertise in the use of security equipment, trains and monitors system utilization, and supports physical sites as required. The engineer works with Property Development, Solutions, Facilities, and other teams to develop enterprise security designs based on the QTS Basis of Design, and helps maintain and expand remote and existing systems. The position includes on-call duty and off-hour emergency support when necessary, as well as some travel to other sites.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience maintaining enterprise-level IP-based CCTV systems, including Genetec or equivalent CCTV/NVR appliances and software, and TCP/IP-networked CCTV systems.
- At least three years of experience maintaining enterprise-level access control systems, such as Prowatch or Lenel.
- At least three years of experience designing CCTV and access control system integration and operation.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, organization, multitasking, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work quickly and independently in high-stress situations or environments.
- Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents, which may include control drawings, sequences of operations, bills of materials, graphical user interface requirements, and functional specifications.
- Some travel to other sites is required.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on knowledge of Prowatch, Lenel, and Genetec systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain positive relationships and communicate with staff and executive-level management.
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Accurately estimate the work effort associated with technical deliverables.
- Identify alternative solutions at both the component and architectural levels.
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day support activities with personnel from different groups with minimal supervision.
- Work closely with co-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors.
- Participate in on-call duty, including providing off-hour emergency support as necessary.
- Review and assist with construction and installation of remote systems and expansion of existing systems.
- Lead maintenance and modification of applications and security systems to facilitate more efficient operation.
- Work with Property Development, Solutions, and Facilities to develop comprehensive enterprise security designs based on the QTS Basis of Design.
- Provide organizational expertise in security equipment usage, train and monitor utilization, and support physical sites as required.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
- Generous paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
- Stock Purchase Plan.
- 11 paid holidays annually and holiday compensation when worked.
- Pet and legal insurance.
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
- Parental leave.
- Military Benefits Package.
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
- QTS Crisis Fund.
- Wellness Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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