Senior ProWatch System Administrator (ONSITE)

Donnelly & Moore Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Utility Client in West End NYC seeks a Senior Pro-Watch System Administrator for an onsite 12+ month engagement. You will manage Pro-Watch access control, Genetec Security Center, Nutanix clusters, and SQL databases while supporting Windows Server environments.

The role emphasizes system reliability, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with cybersecurity, networking, and facilities teams to ensure secure, available infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in IT, CS, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years supporting enterprise server environments and critical infrastructure.
• Experience with physical security systems or video management systems is strongly preferred.
• Solid troubleshooting and customer-service oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Pro-Watch access control servers and hardware.
• Maintain Genetec Security Center servers and video management systems.
• Manage ChangeGear SQL databases, backing up, restoring, and optimizing performance.
• Support Windows Server infrastructure, AD, and patch management.
• Coordinate hardware/software upgrades for security systems and infra.
• Provide on-call support for critical systems and incidents.

Skills

Pro-Watch Admin

Genetec Security Center

Nutanix Administration

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

SQL Server

PowerShell scripting

Security Surveillance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Nutanix Prism

VMware vCenter

SQL Server Management Studio

Active Directory

Job description

Our Utility Client on the West End of NYC needs a Senior ProWatch System Administrator for a 12+months ONSITE 5 days a week at the Datacenter role.

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, ChangeGear SQL databases, and enterprise camera/video surveillance systems, while also providing support for Windows server infrastructure and related technologies.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• design and implementation of VMware vSphere and Nutanix environments
• managed Nutanix clusters
• Nutanix Administration
• Nutanix Support Specialist
• Physical Security

Nice To Have

• Ability to intrepid, modify and write scripts and SQL queries
• Automation Scripts

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Client Pro-Watch access control servers and associated hardware.
• Knowledge in Nutanix Cluster Management & Deployment - required
• Support and manage Genetec Security Center servers, video management systems, and camera integrations.
• Maintain and optimize ChangeGear 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

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical proficiency working with:

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
• Database troubleshooting and maintenance activities

Networking & Security Monitoring & Automation

• Fundamental networking concepts including:
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Routing
  • Firewall technologies
  • VLANs and IP networkin
• Security principles including:
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Encryption
  • Authentication and authorization
  • System hardening
• System health monitoring and performance analysis
• Capacity planning and optimization
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred)
• Reporting and technical documentation development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of Information Technology experience supporting enterprise server environments and critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience supporting physical security systems, access control platforms, video management systems, or related operational technology environments strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with experience providing end-user support.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound technical and business decisions.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and transport server, network, and security system equipment when required.
• Ability to provide after-hours, on-call support for critical systems.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours to support scheduled maintenance and emergency response activities.
• Ability to travel to Company locations as necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to successfully pass a NERC CIP Personnel Risk Assessment Background Check.