Security Systems Analyst

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park campus is seeking a Security Systems Analyst to manage and expand the university's physical security systems onsite. This role requires hands-on experience with access control, video surveillance, alarms, and collaboration with contractors.

You will analyze security data, prepare leadership reports, and ensure proper electronic access control levels are maintained. The ideal candidate brings 5 years in security operations and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of physical security operations experience, preferably in healthcare.
• One (1) year managing electronic access control systems, video surveillance systems and computer systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of physical security systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of low voltage electronics and technology of electronic access.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer operating systems, security access control software, camera monitoring software and other security systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains UCM Physical Security Systems; ensures systems are functioning properly and troubleshoots problems.
• Evaluates UCM security systems, performs physical security assessments and makes recommendations, including custom system design and placement of new equipment.
• Independently designs, configures and implements security system recommendations within scope of authority. Recommends and submits larger projects for leadership approval.
• Coordinates and schedules contractors for all physical security systems maintenance and expansion work performed.
• Manages and provides technical support and troubleshooting for physical security electronic equipment, card readers, duress buttons, cameras, intrusion systems and other related devices.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate and approved electronic access control levels are maintained at all times.
• Extracts, analyzes and trends physical security system data. Provides statistical reports to leadership.
• Review recorded video and export video footage as needed. Maintains confidentiality in sensitive investigations.

Skills

Security operations

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Electronic access control software

Camera monitoring software

Security monitoring software

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Security Systems Analyst at our Hyde park location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Manages and administers the UCM Physical Security Systems including alarms, access controls and camera systems. Provides technical support and expertise regarding physical security system maintenance and expansion. Coordinates and manages contractors and software aspects of the UCM physical security systems technology team; schedules maintenance to ensure systems remain operational.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and maintains UCM Physical Security Systems; ensures systems are functioning properly and troubleshoots problems.
• Evaluates UCM security systems, performs physical security assessments and makes recommendations, including custom system design and placement of new equipment.
• Independently designs, configures and implements security system recommendations within scope of authority. Recommends and submits larger projects for leadership approval.
• Coordinates and schedules contractors for all physical security systems maintenance and expansion work performed.
• Manages and provides technical support and troubleshooting for physical security electronic equipment, card readers, duress buttons, cameras, intrusion systems and other related devices.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate and approved electronic access control levels are maintained at all times.
• Extracts, analyzes and trends physical security system data. Provides statistical reports to leadership.
• Review recorded video and export video footage as needed. Maintains confidentiality in sensitive investigations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
• Five (5) years of physical security operations experience, preferably in healthcare.
• One (1) year managing electronic access control systems, video surveillance systems and computer systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of physical security systems
• Intermediate knowledge of low voltage electronics and technology of electronic access
• Intermediate knowledge of computer operating systems, security access control software, camera monitoring software and other security systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Public Safety
• CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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