Video Management System Administrator

Systems Administrator-Video Management Systems (VMS)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• The Technology Services department is responsible for providing and managing the technology needs. 
• Seeking qualified candidates for an onsite technical professional who will utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist with implementation and ongoing administration of the Security Surveillance Platform (Genetec Video Management System, AXIS Camera Solution, and Infrastructure). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrate (configure, update, maintain, and troubleshoot) the Genetec VMS System.
• Manage system architecture including Directory, Archiver, Media Gateway, and fail over components.
• Monitor system health, performance, and storage utilization.
• Administrate (configure, update, maintain, and troubleshoot) the AXIS camera solution. 
• Provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting for the VMS infrastructure components. 
• Provide technical assistance and expertise for security surveillance projects. 
• Collaborate with IT teams on servers, networking, and cybersecurity requirements. 
• Provide VMS system training for various departments and entities. 
• Write and maintain related technical documents. 
• Maintain user roles, permissions, and audit tracking.
• Available after hours / On Call. 
• Perform related duties as directed.

Education Requirement:

• B.S in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. OR
• High School Diploma with Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience working in an
  enterprise infrastructure environment in addition to the time required in the Minimum
  Qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1) Three (3) years administering Genetec SecurityCenter Enterprise systems.
• 2) Three (3) years administering AXIS surveillance cameras.
• 3) Three (3) years maintaining and troubleshooting underlying infrastructure components.

Preferred Qualifications (or equivalent):

• Intermediate experience working with core enterprise infrastructure components:
  o Network - Cisco switches / Dell switches
  o Storage - Dell NAS storage systems.
  o Servers - Dell PowerEdge Server, Windows Server 2019/2022 OS, VMWare
  o Database - Microsoft SQL
• Intermediate experience providing technical training to a variety of skill levels.
• Intermediate experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Intermediate experience collaborating with engineers and project managers.
• Working experience integrating various external security systems.
• Working experience with Analytics concepts and best practices.
• Working knowledge of video encryption protocols.
• Working knowledge of Scripting (Python, Powershell, etc.) methods.
• Working knowledge of enterprise access, authentication, and federation methods.
• Working knowledge of common enterprise networking protocols and topologies.
• General experience using drawing tools (AutoCAD, etc.).
• General experience with ticking systems (ServiceNow, etc.)
• Certifications (1 or more):
  o Genetec Security Center 5.x Enterprise
  o AXIS Certified Professional
  o Network+.
  o Cisco CCNA.

Additional and Future Technologies (Nice to Have):

• General knowledge of Lifecycle Management processes and best practices.
• General knowledge of Business Continuity / DR processes and best practices.
• General knowledge of Data Center Standards, Best Practices, and Solutions.
• General knowledge of Cybersecurity Standards, Best Practices, and Solutions.
• General knowledge of Emerging Technologies such as Cloud, AI/ML, IoT, etc.