System Administrator 2 - Salt Lake City, UT

M.C. Dean, Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a System Administrator 2 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role supports the design, engineering, integration, operation, and maintenance of electronic security systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT, perimeter defense, and command-and-control solutions. The position leads commissioning activities for electronic security systems, coordinating with security leads, installation teams, stakeholders, and other project participants. It includes developing and managing commissioning plans and schedules; reviewing scripts; witnessing and validating tests; verifying installations and system performance; tracking deficiencies; and producing commissioning and close-out documentation. The role combines onsite fieldwork with coordination meetings and requires travel for site visits as needed, including a minimum of three onsite visits. The position requires experience commissioning electronic security systems and knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and integrated security technologies. The posting lists education and experience combinations of at least two years of experience with a bachelor's degree, six years with an associate degree, or eight years with a high school diploma. A degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity is preferred.

Requirements

Experience commissioning electronic security systems.
Knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and integrated security technologies.
Strong understanding of commissioning processes and documentation.
Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
At least 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with an associate degree, or 8 years with a high school diploma, as listed in the education qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity.
Experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
Familiarity with mantrap and high-security system design.
Experience with CX Alloy or similar commissioning platforms.
CCure 9000 Access Control System certification or experience.
CASP or CISSP certification.
AMAG Access Control System certification or experience.
BOSCH BVMS certification or experience.
Experience programming or administering access control systems.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, and testing security electronics equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and execute commissioning plans and schedules.
Coordinate testing activities with the Security lead and installation teams.
Witness and validate system commissioning tests.
Review and approve commissioning scripts before execution.
Ensure functional testing of access control systems, video surveillance systems, intercom systems and integrations, mantrap interlocks, and tailgate detection systems.
Coordinate work across security technologies, including card, biometric, and iris readers; door access configurations and alarmed doors; mantraps; and overhead access points.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper integration and system readiness.
Lead commissioning coordination meetings.
Establish and manage deficiency or punch lists, track issue resolution, and assign responsible parties.
Ensure commissioning activities align with the overall project schedule.
Use commissioning tools, with CX Alloy preferred.
Conduct a minimum of three onsite visits to verify device installation, positioning, and operational readiness and to review system performance and test outcomes.
Prepare commissioning scripts for approval before testing and finalize them for project closeout.
Prepare commissioning reports that include a project summary, test results, lessons learned, approvals, and required signatures.
Document deficiencies in punch lists, assign ownership, and ensure resolution before project completion.
Review and validate contractor as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranty documentation, confirming that documentation reflects installed conditions.