Physical Security Technology Manager

Job Title:  Physical Security Technology Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Duties:

• Position is temp to perm. Primarily onsite, with the possibility of some limited remote work.
• Candidates must have multiple years’ experience working with CCURE 9000 (Software House), Video Management Systems, managing contracted security technicians, technical problem solving, great computer skills and communications skills. This position has the potential to meet with all levels of the organization.

 
Job Summary:
The Physical Security Technology Manager is responsible to ensure that all security department technology systems and equipment are installed, maintained, and functioning to departmental and industry standards and expectations. The employee will accomplish this through the management of Client staff, and contracted vendors as well as interfacing with the Client IS group and internal customers.
Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates as needed the C*Cure 9000 Security System.
• Oversees Employee Identification Card process.
• Ensures that all employees have appropriate access levels assigned to them.
• Creates and deletes as necessary door groups and access levels.
• Routinely audits system to ensure that system components are appropriately named, working correctly, and still relevant.
• It is necessary provides training to security staff in the use of the CCure system.
• Provides, when appropriate, access control logs to customers.
• Maintains and updates as needed the Cognyte Video Management System (VMS)
• Works with the contracted vendor to ensure that all cameras that are part of the VMS are operational and recording per departmental standards.
• Ensures that all video wall displays in security command centers are operational and that staff are knowledgeable in their use.
• Provides, when appropriate, video review of recorded video for customers.
• Leads or Supports Project Management related to the installation of security technology
• Works with The Facilities Project Management and Construction team to coordinate the installation or removal of security technology related to construction projects.
• Directs contracted vendors related to the installation of security technology on projects initiated by the Security Department.
• Assists the Assistant Director with the Product and design of any new proposed security technology equipment to be installed for the institution.
• Recommends new technology to meet the security demands of the institution and to stay current with industry standards.
• Oversees the authorization and distribution of physical keys for the institution.
• Ensures that all requests for physical keys are reviewed for appropriateness and authorized.
• Ensures that all requests are delivered to the Facilities Department for processing.
• Ensures that all new keys are appropriately distributed to the people responsible.
• Is responsible for all other Departmental specific software and technology hardware.
• Works with leaders within the department to support all technology that is for departmental specific use
• Ensures that these technologies are functioning correctly, and software remains up to date.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• At least four (4) years of experience working with Physical Security Principles and/or Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems in a networked environment.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured through Client.
• Prior experience with an IP-based Video Management System.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.