Jr. Systems Administrator

Excelon Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelon Solutions seeks a Jr. Systems Administrator in NYC to support and maintain enterprise security infrastructure, including Pro-Watch, Genetec Security Center, SQL databases, and IP camera systems. The role covers server administration, backups, and DR planning, with onsite work five days a week.

The candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, facilities, and operations to ensure secure and reliable system operation and will provide on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Pro-Watch Access Control systems.
• Hands-on with Genetec Security Center administration and video systems.
• Experience managing IP camera systems, encoders, NVRs/DVRs, and storage solutions.
• Windows Server, AD, GPO, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Administer Pro-Watch access control servers and related hardware.
• Manage Genetec Security Center servers, VMS, cameras, and integrations.
• Maintain Change Gear SQL databases, ensuring performance, backup, and recovery.
• Serve as SME for enterprise surveillance systems and storage infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot access control, surveillance, server, and database incidents.

Skills

Pro-Watch administration

Genetec Security Center

IP camera systems

SQL Server administration

Windows Server administration

Active Directory & GPO

Backup & DR planning

Patch management

Disaster recovery

System documentation

Job description

Tittle: Jr. Systems Administrator

Job Location - NYC, NY (Onsite 5 days) (Local only)

Duration: 12+ months

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Systems Administrator to support and maintain the Company's enterprise physical security and surveillance infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of Pro-Watch Access Control Systems, Genetec Security Center, Change Gear SQL databases, and enterprise camera/video surveillance systems, while also providing support for Windows server infrastructure and related technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Client Pro-Watch access control servers and associated hardware.
• Support and manage Genetec Security Center servers, video management systems, and camera integrations.
• Maintain and optimize Change Gear SQL databases, ensuring performance, availability, backup, and recovery capabilities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for enterprise IP camera systems, video recording platforms, storage systems, and surveillance infrastructure.
• Perform troubleshooting and resolution of access control, surveillance, server, and database-related incidents.
• Coordinate hardware and software upgrades for physical security systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability across security platforms and server environments.
• Perform system patching, firmware upgrades, security updates, and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for physical security systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, operating procedures, and support guides.
• Provide on-call and emergency support for critical physical security and surveillance systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, facilities, and operations teams to ensure secure and reliable system operation.

Required Technical Skills

• Physical Security & Surveillance Systems
• Client Pro-Watch Access Control Administration
• Genetec Security Center administration and support
• IP camera systems, video encoders, NVRs, DVRs, and enterprise video storage solutions
• Card access systems, badge management, door controllers, and physical security integrations
• Security system troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Server & Infrastructure Administration
  • Windows Server and desktop operating systems
  • User administration, file systems, software installation, and services management
  • Active Directory administration, Group Policy, and domain services
  • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
  • Server hardware management and RAID storage configurations
  • Patch management and firmware lifecycle administration
• Database Administration
  • Microsoft SQL Server administration and maintenance
  • Database backup and restore procedures
  • SQL performance monitoring and optimization