System Administrator

CorSource; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CorSource Technology Group is seeking a System Administrator 2 for a 12-month contract in Portland, OR. The role involves installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise security systems, including access control, CCTV/DVR/NVR, and related IT applications, with coordination across IT and security teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong system administration experience and familiarity with security integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a directly related technical discipline is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in information technology performing system administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support security system applications such as access control administration software, DVR/NVR, digital cameras, and remote management within parameters set forth by the ISO and authorized designees.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and administer security system applications such as access control administration software, DVR/NVR, digital cameras, and remote management within parameters set forth by the ISO and authorized designees.
• Install and upgrade system software, client hardware, and components as necessary.
• Execute authorized procedures to analyze, diagnose, and resolve system trouble conditions during normal and after hours to ensure operational status in a timely manner.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application and server/host communications and system performance issues in coordination with Network services.
• Work with other IT personnel and authorized vendors to facilitate approved preventive maintenance and conduct performance testing.
• Perform and/or coordinate activities to verify adherence to internal quality assurance standards on all implementations of varying size and complexity involving multiple vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist team with proper security, storage, transportation, and participate in physical inventory count process of equipment as requested.
• Assist and support integration of video and intrusion detection systems with access and control systems (both analogue and network/IP based)
• Assist in the coordination of security projects of varying size. Projects range in size, from small additions to complete site systems.
• Provide on-site resolutions to issues and document results.
• Maintain, update, and create documentation in support of evidence and compliance requirements.
• Assist with compliance data calls and reporting requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Tools

ProWatch

DVR/NVR

CCTV

ITSM software

Job description

We are CorSource Technology Group, a locally owned technical staffing and recruiting firm in Portland, Oregon.

19877

System Administrator 2

12 months

Portland

This position closes to submittals on September 25th.

Position requires the ability to meet federal background and compliance requirements.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract assignment is located in the Software Development and Operations (JLS) organization within the IT department at the Company. The Physical Access Control (PACS) and Monitoring IT Application System Administrator installs, maintains, administers, and troubleshoots a variety of enterprise security systems. The system administrator assists in the coordination of security projects of varying size. Projects range in size from small additions to complete site systems.

Organization

This assignment works in collaboration with a variety of staff both within IT, Physical Security, and Transmission. Successful candidates will need to be able to deal with a variety of issues arising from the 24x7 operations of the system. Both project work and operations & maintenance activities take place regularly.

• The ideal candidate will have:
• The ability to effectively and professionally handle multiple competing deadlines, priorities and responsibilities.
• A strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and deal well with ambiguity.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

• With oversight and approval by the Manager or other authorized federal personnel:
• Maintain and support security system applications such as access control administration software, Digital Video Recorder (DVR)/Network Video Recorder (NVR), digital cameras, and remote management within parameters set forth by the information system owner (ISO) and authorized designees.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and administer security system applications such as access control administration software, DVR/NVR, digital cameras, and remote management within parameters set forth by the information system owner (ISO) and authorized designees.
• Install and upgrade system software, client hardware, and components as necessary.
• Execute authorized procedures to analyze, diagnose, and resolve system trouble conditions during normal and after hours to ensure operational status in a timely manner.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application and server/host communications and system performance issues in coordination with Network services.
• Work with other IT personnel and authorized vendors to facilitate approved preventive maintenance and conduct performance testing.
• Perform and/or coordinate activities to verify adherence to internal quality assurance standards on all implementations of varying size and complexity involving multiple vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Alert the manager of any concerns.
• Assist team with proper security, storage, transportation, and participate in physical inventory count process of equipment as requested.
• Assist and support integration of video and intrusion detection systems with access and control systems (both analogue and network/IP based)
• Assist in the coordination of security projects of varying size. Projects range in size, from small additions to complete site systems.
• Provide on-site resolutions to issues and document results.
• Maintain, update, and create documentation in support of evidence and compliance requirements.
• Assist with compliance data calls and reporting requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a directly related technical discipline is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in information technology performing system administration

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 1 year of specialized experience with the following:
• Administering access control systems.
• Microsoft Server and Desktop Operating Systems (current versions).
• Working knowledge of Honeywell “ProWatch” line of products.
• Working knowledge of security systems hardware, access control software, and Close Circuit TV (CCTV/Digital Video Recorder (DVR)) systems.
• Working knowledge of computerized intrusion systems or network-based electronic security and life safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting physical security system integration efforts.
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management software for task management tracking to ensure that work is assigned and updated within the system.

All qualified applicants at CorSource Technology Group will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.