Physical Security Systems Analyst II

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a Security Systems Administrator to manage access control, video surveillance, and life safety systems across campus facilities. The role includes project coordination with departments, vendors, and the Physical Security team.

You will oversee procurement, budgeting, CPTED-informed improvements, and ongoing maintenance. Collaboration with IT and facilities is key to ensuring system reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems
• Experience with Lenel OnGuard and Salient CompleteView preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete physical access requests for university faculty, staff, students, vendors and others per procedures
• Generate systems’ reports as needed
• Perform regular inspections and tests of life safety technology
• Troubleshoot and repair security equipment and software to maintain readiness
• Provide training and technical support to end users
• Configure and program security devices and software
• Maintain privileges for security infrastructure (servers, workstations, IP cameras, readers)
• Coordinate system outages and communicate with stakeholders
• Assist in administration of Officer Worn Body Cameras
• Develop functional requirements for physical protection systems on capital projects
• Attend and participate in project meetings
• Oversee third party security vendor work
• Coordinate site project work for timely installation of equipment
• Develop project work plans and manage changes
• Maintain electronic project files in repository
• Ensure budget compliance through cost-effective designs and monitoring
• Achieve effective coordination through regular communication and reporting

Skills

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Alarm systems

Lenel OnGuard

Salient CompleteView

Flock LPR

Axon

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Salient CompleteView

Flock LPR

Axon

Job description

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Systems Administrator

• Complete physical access requests for university faculty, staff, students, vendors and others per university and departmental procedures.
• Generate systems’ reports as needed
• Perform regular inspections and tests of life safety technology that is deployed in the field
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair security equipment and software as needed in order to ensure operational readiness
• Provide training and technical support to end users and other stakeholders
• Configure and program security devices and software
• Maintain appropriate privileges for physical security infrastructure such as servers, computers, and end devices (i.e. IP cameras, encoders, credential readers, etc.).
• Coordinate and communicate system outages to stakeholders
• Assist in the administration of ULPD Officer Worn Body Cameras

Project Management

• In coordination with the Physical Security Manager, develop functional requirements and design plans for physical protection systems for capital projects and renovations
• Attend and participate in project meetings
• Oversee third party security vendor work to ensure service agreements and deliverables are met
• Coordinates site project work with other departments and business partners to ensure the timely installation of security equipment/assets that meet compliance standards and functional requirements.
• Develop project work plans, job quotes, manage changes, and resolve problems to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Maintain electronic project files (i.e. design records, scope of works, contracts, etc.) in a centralized repository on the Physical Security shared network drive
• Ensure budget compliance through the use of cost-effective designs, regular monitoring of project activity, and careful review of costs controls.
• Achieves effective project coordination and inter-departmental relations through regular communication, project meetings, and reporting for large projects.

Budget Management

• Responsible for sending receipts of monthly purchases to Financial Administration for processing.
• Ensure invoices are accurate and paid timely.
• Assist in the development of short- and long-term budget strategies

Special Projects

• Lead in development of grant proposals and coordinating with UofL Research and Innovation for additional funding
• In conjunction with the Physical Security Manager, conduct security and vulnerability assessments and make recommendations on enhancements using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus six years’ experience with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Additional knowledge of Flock LPR and Axon preferred.
• experience and/or education in a related field or with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Experience in both maintenance/troubleshooting security systems, as well as security systems project management.
• Experience in both Lenel OnGuard and Salient CompleteView.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans.The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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