Security Systems Administrator

Genetec/Lenel Security Systems AdministratorContract Length: 12+ Month Contract
Location: Dallas, TX (100% Onsite Monday-Friday with weekend coverage as needed)
The Consultant must physically reside in Texas and be available for onsite interviews and daily onsite work.
We are seeking a Genetec Security Systems Administrator to support and maintain critical applications that power our client s Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC). This position will focus on the configuration, administration, and ongoing management of Lenel OnGuard and Genetec platforms. The ideal consultant will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in Windows/Linux server administration, automation scripting, and real-time application support.
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Must have 5+ years in systems engineering, application support, or IT infrastructure administration.
• Lenel Certified System Administrator (LCSA) certification preferred.
• Strong background and hands-on experience configuring and supporting Lenel OnGuard and/or Genetec security systems.
• Good prior experience managing and administering Video Surveillance systems for enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux server environments including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Experience writing or running scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar ticketing tools for issue management and workflow tracking.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and ability to create runbooks or SOPs.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with internal teams and external vendors.
• Must be available for 100% onsite work in Dallas, TX, and occasional weekend coverage as required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Configure, install, and maintain Lenel OnGuard and Genetec applications across Windows and Linux servers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security applications, ensuring uptime, stability, and compliance with client standards.
• Lead server patching, firmware updates, and system upgrades for access control and video management infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize camera integrations, door controllers, and alarm systems to maintain compliance with corporate security standards.
• Collaborate with security operations and IT infrastructure teams to ensure system uptime, resilience, and redundancy.
• Conduct performance monitoring, log analysis, and vulnerability remediation to maintain secure configurations.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for troubleshooting Genetec and LenelS2 environments enterprise-wide.
• Manage JIRA tickets, prioritize workload, and provide timely resolution for application and server issues.
• Collaborate with the Client s Physical Security Team and software vendors to coordinate patches, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Perform system performance checks, backups, and monitoring to ensure reliability and security.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, configuration documents, and detailed technical procedures.
• Support the PSOC environment with after-hours or weekend coverage as needed.

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