Security Engineer (Operations)

QTS Realty Trust
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10 months ago
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Security Engineer (Operations)

Apply locations EU UK London Conduit EU NL Groningen time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R2024-0872

TheSecurity Engineer (Operations)is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the physical security systems and applications. In this role, the Security Engineer will provide organizational support in usage of security equipment, train and monitor utilization and support physical sites as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintain positive working relationships and communication with co-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors
  • Provide excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills as well as excellent organization, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and teamwork skills
  • Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
  • Accurately estimate the work effort associated with all technical deliverables
  • Identify alternative solutions at both the component and architectural level
  • Coordinate and manage day to day support activities with personnel from different groups with minimal supervision
  • Participate in on-call duty; to include providing off-hour emergency support as necessary
  • Review and assist with construction and installation of remote systems and expansion of existing systems
  • Lead maintenance and modification of applications and security systems to facilitate more efficient operation
  • Work with Property Development, Solutions, and Facilities to develop comprehensive enterprise security designs based on the QTS Basis of Design
  • Provide training and onboarding assistance when needed to new SOE teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining enterprise-level IP based CCTV systems; Genetec or equivalent based CCTV/NVR appliances and software; TCP/IP networked CCTV systems
  • Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining enterprise-level Access Control systems; Prowatch or Lenel systems
  • Minimum of three years’ experience designing CCTV, Access Control system integration and operation
  • Hands on knowledge of Prowatch, Lenel, & Genetec systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Work quickly and independently in high stress situation or environment
  • Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include: Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User, Interface requirements, and Functional Specifications
  • Some travel to other sites required

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on

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