Senior Security Systems Administrator

Pinkerton; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton seeks a Senior Security Systems Administrator to join the corporate security team of a global biopharmaceutical company. This role focuses on the Technical Security program across international markets, managing system installations, troubleshooting, and ensuring system functionalities while upholding values of integrity and excellence. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and extensive experience in physical security integration, including IP based CCTV and access control systems.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of technical experience in physical security integration.
• General understanding of managed network infrastructure.
• Understanding of basic electrical installation principles.
• Strong knowledge of installation and maintenance principles of IP based CCTV.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the deployment of the client's security solution.
• Troubleshoot any system malfunctions within the assigned region.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Manage system installations, system refresh, and upgrades.

Skills

IP based CCTV installation and maintenance

Access control systems management

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Technical or Security Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.

The Senior Security Systems Administrator sits within the corporate security team of a global biopharmaceutical company. The role will be accountable for the delivery of the Technical Security programme in their international markets. This includes day-to-day engagement with 3rd party integrators, supporting their implementation team with integrated solutions and commissioning, regional maintenance function, problem solving, and systems security projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Supporting the deployment of the client's security solution and ensuring full functionality; this will include CCTV infrastructure, access control platforms, and other enterprise-wide systems.
• Troubleshoot any system malfunctions within the assigned region.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for all systems.
• Attending relevant project meetings / site reviews as required.
• Managing system installations, system refresh, and upgrades as directed.
• Communicating with key stakeholders, including business customers, managers, and end users.
• Tracking project delivery to ensure the projects are delivered on time and in line with the programme.
• Identify and highlight project delivery risks and implement suitable mitigation.
• Evaluate, beta test, and recommend new technologies.
• Develop best practices and training materials for systems use that maximize utilization.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science with two or more years of technical experience in physical security integration / project management / consulting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.

• A general understanding of managed network infrastructure.
• An understanding of basic electrical installation principles.
• Strong knowledge and experience of installation and maintenance principles of IP based CCTV.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in installing, commissioning, and maintaining global access control systems, S2, Lenel, or Honeywell. C-Cure preferred.
• An understanding of hardware integration techniques.
• Good attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload in a fast-changing environment.
• An ability to communicate professionally with the global team and external stakeholders.
• An ability to manage projects and track project delivery.
• Understanding of security compliance requirements preferred.
• Resourceful and innovative approach to resolving challenges.
• Strong computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in the utilisation of CAD for project layouts (AutoCAD Desirable).
• Technical or Security Certification (Desirable).

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.