Security Systems Engineer

ComTec Information Systems (IT); The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer specializing in Lenel. The role focuses on Lenel OnGuard Access Control and Microsoft SQL Server administration to ensure system availability, security, and performance.

You will analyze requirements, perform upgrades, backups and tuning, and troubleshoot integration across hardware, network, and databases. 3–5+ years' experience and related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Lenel administration and SQL Server support.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT or related field.
• Lenel OnGuard and SQL certifications are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer Lenel OnGuard Access Control Systems and databases.
• Administer and maintain Lenel OnGuard and related databases.
• Manage access control panels, cardholders, doors, and alarms.
• Troubleshoot Lenel application, hardware, network, and integration issues.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting Lenel.
• Perform database backup, restore, recovery, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor SQL performance and troubleshoot queries, blocking, and database issues.
• Manage database security, user permissions, jobs, and scheduled tasks.
• Ensure database availability, integrity, and optimal performance.

Skills

Lenel OnGuard administration

Microsoft SQL Server DBA

SQL queries & performance tuning

Windows Server & networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Diploma in related field

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Job Title

Security Systems Engineer

Location

The Woodlands, TX | Little Rock, AR | New Orleans, LA | Jackson, MS

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer in Lenel with hands-on expertise in Lenel OnGuard Access Control Systems and Microsoft SQL Server Administration. The role involves managing and troubleshooting the Lenel platform and its associated databases, ensuring system availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;
• The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications
• Administer and maintain Lenel OnGuard Access Control Systems.
• Manage access control panels, cardholders, doors, access levels, and alarm monitoring.
• Troubleshoot Lenel application, hardware, network, and integration issues.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting Lenel.
• Perform database backup, restore, recovery, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor SQL performance and troubleshoot queries, blocking, and database issues.
• Manage database security, user permissions, jobs, and scheduled tasks.
• Ensure database availability, integrity, and optimal performance.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Lenel OnGuard administration.
• Good practical experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration.
• Knowledge of SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Windows Server, networking, and application-to-database connectivity.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Lenel administration and SQL Server support.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Lenel OnGuard and Microsoft SQL certifications are an added advantage.

Mandatory Requirement

Hands-on experience in Lenel OnGuard administration and strong SQL Server DBA skills are mandatory. Candidates with only basic SQL query knowledge will not be suitable for this role.

Contact

Thanks & Regards
Anusha Murugummala
ComTec Information Systems
5525 North MacArthur Blvd., Suite 650
Irving, TX 75038
Direct number: +1
Internal Extension: 408