Physical Security System Administrator 1 - India

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Clear career path

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Physical Security System Administrator 1 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit in a role focusing on monitoring, maintaining, and testing physical security solutions.

The position supports IT systems for endpoint devices and requires on-site presence with customer teams across various facilities. You will work in a team handling intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, and related IT systems, with

Qualifications

• BS degree plus 1+ year progressive experience or HS diploma plus 6+ years progressive experience.
• Experience as a system administrator, triaging problems, resolving issues, and extending workstations.
• Understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANs, and routing.
• Willingness to work on-site as required by the customer.
• 1+ year(s) troubleshooting physical security systems in an enterprise environment (Access Control, Key Box, Video).
• 1+ year(s) deploying or auditing physical security systems such as new site programming and hardware additions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and test Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM and other security systems.
• Provide Tier 1 helpdesk support and triage phone calls.
• Document troubleshooting steps in ticketing system and escalate when needed.
• Monitor system logs and perform root-cause analysis on significant issues.
• Update system configurations and apply firmware/software updates as required.
• Program and update security systems per project standards.
• Audit and troubleshoot security system performance related to access, video, and monitoring.

Skills

Troubleshooting security systems

Windows patching

Networking basics

IT helpdesk support

Education

BS degree

High School Diploma

Tools

CCURE

Lenel

Genetec

Security Video Management System

Security Access Control System

Visitor Management System

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Physical Security System Administrator 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintain electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

In this role you will be working as part of a team to monitor, maintain, and test Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM and other electronic security systems and support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems in support of the endpoint devices.

The position provides Tier 1 helpdesk support.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide assistance to end users in accessing and using client Physical Security systems (CCURE, Lenel, Genetec, etc.)
• Answer Help desk phone calls; triage initial phone calls providing support and determine when escalation is required.
• Utilize technology-based problem tracking system (i.e., ticketing system) to document helpdesk phone calls; document troubleshooting steps prior to completing ticket and or escalating to next level of support.
• Support daily operations to include monitoring and reviewing system logs.
• Performs root cause analysis on significant issues at appropriate level of support.
• Implementation and maintenance of updates and enhancements of Security Video Management
  System, Security Key Management System, Security Access Control System Inventory
  Management System, Visitor Management System and other systems
• Programming of software for new and existing Physical Security Systems
• Updating Security System configurations as required by project
• Deployment of firmware and software updates to the Security Systems as
  required by project
• Updates of the System Programming Standards (Naming Convention,
  Configurations, etc.) as required by project;
• Troubleshoot and audit physical security systems as it relates to access, monitoring, video, or other related issue

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• BS degree and 1+ Years of progressive experience or HS Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ Years of progressive experience
• Requires some system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations, and system extensions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS and routing.
• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.
• 1+ years troubleshooting physical security systems in an enterprise environment to include Access Control, Key Box Management, and Video surveillance systems
• 1+ years experience in deploying or auditing physical security systems such as new site programming, new hardware additions, and validating correct system programming for building objects
• 1+ years experience working on IT related systems such as servers, workstations, and network switches

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.