Tech Specialist 3 - Washington, DC

Position Summary:
Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements
Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements
Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks
Provide Tier 3 support to the system administration team
Programming and integrating an entire system at the global level
Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
Train system users and other system support personnel
Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size and integrity checks
Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
Perform and manage PITCO's.
Perform final programming of systems
Provide on site system support post deployment
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Understand SOP and SOW documentation
Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
Assisting with annual performance evaluations
Ensure availability of remote Pitco and remote access
Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
Interface with internal and external customers
Provide advanced level database support
Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
Delegating tasks and providing support to level I and II Electronics Technical Specialists
Using 60% or 90% designs to develop and build out PITCO
Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
Ensuring PITCO build outs adhere to statements of work (SOW).
Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
Document support calls in the internal support systems (IMMS); ensuring all tickets are addressed and closed.
Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Candidate/Position Requirements:
Must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Requires ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems with a high school diploma or GED
Requires substantial travel to project sites as required by customer and program manager to meet project deliverable's
Proficient with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools

Desired Qualifications:
Certification in CCure 9000 Access Control System
Certification in DVTel Digital Video Systems
Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Server 2008 experience
Dell Storage Area Networks, Brocade and Cisco network equipment
Symantec Netbackup software
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems
Install and load system operating software
CCNA, A , NetworkCertifications

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required of this position.

Abilities :
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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