System Administrator

Chenega Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a skilled System Administrator based in St. Louis, Missouri. This full-time role involves integrating and managing electronic security systems while ensuring compliance and reliability.

Responsibilities include system maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance operational uptime. Candidates should hold key certifications like LenelS2, Milestone, and Security+ along with a strong technical background in security systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a system administrator or systems engineer.
• Experience with electronic security systems maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform system maintenance and upgrades on LenelS2 and Milestone platforms.
• Support installation of new hardware and software components.
• Administer and optimize security servers and applications.

Skills

LenelS2 certifications

Milestone certifications

Security+ Certification

Technical background in security software systems

Troubleshooting of security systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The System Administrator is a full-time technical specialist responsible for integrating, managing, and maintaining electronic security systems. This position supports system servers, software, and security platforms to ensure reliability and compliance. Duties include performing updates, configurations, installations, and troubleshooting, collaborating with technicians and engineers to support the Government’s security environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes on LenelS2 and Milestone platforms.
• Support installation and integration of new hardware and software components.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize security servers and associated applications.
• Provide service, repair, replacement, and troubleshooting of existing security systems, including servers and software.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, logs, and records of updates and changes.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to resolve system issues and ensure operational uptime.
• Ensure system security, compliance, and reliability standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current LenelS2 and Milestone certifications required
• Security+ Certification required
• At least 3 years of experience as a system administrator or systems engineer with security system platforms.
• Strong technical background in security software systems, servers, and databases.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise-level electronic security systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Networking experience (IP addressing, firewalls, VLANs, PoE, etc.) is preferred
• Preferred Manufacturer Certifications (Genetec, Honeywell, Avigilon, Bosch, etc.).
• Experience supporting Federal or DoD security environments is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, system documentation, and configuration guides.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.