Security Engineer (Operations)

QTS Realty Trust
London
4 days ago
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Security Engineer (Operations) page is loaded SecurityEngineer (Operations) Apply locations EU UK London Conduit EU NLGroningen time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday jobrequisition id R2024-0872 The Security Engineer (Operations) isresponsible for leading day-to-day operations of the physicalsecurity systems and applications. In this role, the SecurityEngineer will provide organizational support in usage of securityequipment, train and monitor utilization and support physical sitesas required. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. -Maintain positive working relationships and communication withco-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, buildingmanagers, engineers, and contractors - Provide excellent analyticaland troubleshooting skills as well as excellent organization,multi-tasking, prioritizing, and teamwork skills - Translatebusiness requirements into functional and technical specifications- Accurately estimate the work effort associated with all technicaldeliverables - Identify alternative solutions at both the componentand architectural level - Coordinate and manage day to day supportactivities with personnel from different groups with minimalsupervision - Participate in on-call duty; to include providingoff-hour emergency support as necessary - Review and assist withconstruction and installation of remote systems and expansion ofexisting systems - Lead maintenance and modification ofapplications and security systems to facilitate more efficientoperation - Work with Property Development, Solutions, andFacilities to develop comprehensive enterprise security designsbased on the QTS Basis of Design - Provide training and onboardingassistance when needed to new SOE teams BASIC QUALIFICATIONS -Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining enterprise-level IPbased CCTV systems; Genetec or equivalent based CCTV/NVR appliancesand software; TCP/IP networked CCTV systems - Minimum of threeyears’ experience maintaining enterprise-level Access Controlsystems; Prowatch or Lenel systems - Minimum of three years’experience designing CCTV, Access Control system integration andoperation - Hands on knowledge of Prowatch, Lenel, & Genetecsystems KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Work quickly andindependently in high stress situation or environment - Ability toread, interpret, and produce engineering documents that mayinclude: Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill ofMaterials, Graphical User, Interface requirements, and FunctionalSpecifications - Some travel to other sites required The duties andresponsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additionalassignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of thisposition. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changedat any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion.We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodationsto participate in the job application or interview process, toperform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits andprivileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Pleasecontact us to request an accommodation #J-18808-Ljbffr

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