Security Systems Specialist

What’s Upstate; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education assistance

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company in Durham, NC, seeks a Security Systems Specialist to oversee security project integrators and support IT initiatives. The role requires strong skills in IT, project management, and knowledge of security systems, ensuring quality and timely project delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing security technologies and possess effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• One year of commercial project management experience.
• Enhanced technical understanding of security systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security integrators from scheduling to project completion.
• Serve as subject matter expert in department software.
• Utilize project tracking tools to document project milestones.

Skills

IT proficiency including TCP/IP and LAN

Commercial project management experience

Technical understanding of security systems

Proficiency with project management tools

Microsoft 365 Environment experience

Strong decision-making under stress

Effective communication with stakeholders

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Self-starter with minimal guidance

Interpersonal communication skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Project management tools

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

• Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
• Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
• Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
• Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
• Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist

The Security Systems Specialist is a member of the Global Protection Team reporting to the Security Systems Technology Team. The Security Systems Specialist also supports all matters involving the Global Protection department on an as‑needed basis. This is an on‑site appointment and the person in this position will need to report on‑site to our Durham, NC campus with no option for remote work.

The Day-to-Day

• Provide oversight of security integrators and/or vendors from scheduling to installations to project completion ensuring quality and timeline requirements are met.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in department software (i.e. physical access control system, video management, visitor management, NVR management, and SQL data).
• Utilize project tracking tools and systems to accurately document milestones, issues, corrective action plans, and overall project completion.
• Serve as department liaison with IT (i.e. networking administration, server management, and system new build).
• Ability to troubleshoot security technology devices in the field, to include network and NVR equipment.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements)

• Strong IT proficiency and experience to include TCP/IP and LAN, firewalls and switch configuration.
• One (1) year of commercial project management experience.
• Enhanced technical understanding of security systems: Physical access control systems; CCTV and associated networking; physical barriers, including doors, locks, gates, turnstiles, and intrusion detection.
• Proficiency with automated project management timeline and/or task‑tracking platforms.
• Experienced with Microsoft 365 Environment; Office, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI etc.
• Must be able to evaluate situations and demonstrate sound decision‑making under stress.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, including leadership.
• Must have strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a self‑starter and perform with minimal guidance, including after‑hours when needed.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% annually, including international.

Desired Skills / Achievements

• Three (3) years of project management experience.
• Security technology certifications, to include experience with networking and server or NVR management.
• Advanced understanding of security systems: Physical access control systems; CCTV and associated networking; physical barriers, including doors, locks, gates, turnstiles and intrusion detection.
• Knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server, including ability to write queries, perform data analysis, and troubleshoot database issues.
• Knowledge of various programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C+ with solid understanding of software development.
• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.