What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARS/Fire Alarm Network Administrator position at UNC Finance and Operations?
This position functions as a Network Administrator and supports the mission of the Electronics-Specialty Shop and Access Control Shop in the daily functions and responsibilities of the section.
Maintains the Central Alarm Receiving System (CARS) and all databases that directly or indirectly support CARS for the University. Maintains database for the CARS, Digital Communication Systems (DCS) pertaining to account assignment records, Fire Alarm Detection Systems (FADS), Security Systems (SEC), and Equipment Alarm Systems (EAS). Keeps all databases current and ensures databases are backed up as required. Provides technical, programming, and applications support of these systems. Recommends system software and firmware upgrades and/or revisions. Updates CARS user account information.
Networking support, which identifies troubleshoots and resolves hardware-, software and network related problems encountered by end-users of the Life Safety Electronics Shop, departmental PCs, and new computer technology. They will assist in training end-users on the use and features of the various operating systems and applications on the various platforms. Works with IT to see these things are completed.
Performs primary network system administration on Life Safety servers and workstations as needed and includes software and hardware maintenance. Uses established tracking system (Remedy) to log requests; monitors progress, tracks problem resolution, identifies patterns of failure, research bug fixes and implements solutions; communicates with supervisor regarding unresolved problems. Works with vendors to resolve hardware operating system issues; research and tests possible solutions and implements solutions. Analyzes bugs in system and application software; research and tests possible solutions; implements solutions.
Responsible for enrolling users and maintaining system security. Ensures the latest security methods are utilized to protect departmental databases, servers, PC's, and equipment and are in compliance with the University Security Administrative Initiative.
Performs database management that includes Microsoft SOL and Access. Installing and upgrading the database server and application and management tools. Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system.
Hardware support and installation including servers, PC's, IP-based alarms, and peripheral network equipment.
Manage the network IP structure required for the alarms sent over network such as security, equipment, and generator alarms.
Management of the campus Fire Panel Online Monitoring (FPOM) includes database management, network configuration and maintenance and repair of physical network hardware.
Database management, network configuration and maintenance and repair of physical network hardware for the New Radio Mesh Network System.
Management of other miscellaneous electronic systems, and perform Installations and/or modifications to Life Safety Dialers onsite or through remote dial in.
This position also requires some office management assistance such as the purchasing of office supplies as well as assisting management (Direct Supervisor and Manager) with obtaining purchase order numbers for some projects, parts or received invoices and the proper record keeping of these items. The position is tasked with assigning work orders of various types to shop employees.
This position may be asked to assist the Access Control Shop 245303 with the programing of the security cameras prior to their installation as well as assistance with the camera servers.
Maintains the Central Alarm Receiving System (CARS) and all databases that directly or indirectly support CARS for the University. Maintains database for the CARS, Digital Communication Systems (DCS) pertaining to account assignment records, Fire Alarm Detection Systems (FADS), Security Systems (SEC), and Equipment Alarm Systems (EAS). Keeps all databases current and ensures databases are backed up as required. Provides technical, programming, and applications support of these systems. Recommends system software and firmware upgrades and/or revisions. Updates CARS user account information.
Networking support, which identifies troubleshoots and resolves hardware-, software and network related problems encountered by end-users of the Life Safety Electronics Shop, departmental PCs, and new computer technology. They will assist in training end-users on the use and features of the various operating systems and applications on the various platforms. Works with IT to see these things are completed.
Performs primary network system administration on Life Safety servers and workstations as needed and includes software and hardware maintenance. Uses established tracking system (Remedy) to log requests; monitors progress, tracks problem resolution, identifies patterns of failure, research bug fixes and implements solutions; communicates with supervisor regarding unresolved problems. Works with vendors to resolve hardware operating system issues; research and tests possible solutions and implements solutions. Analyzes bugs in system and application software; research and tests possible solutions; implements solutions.
Responsible for enrolling users and maintaining system security. Ensures the latest security methods are utilized to protect departmental databases, servers, PC's, and equipment and are in compliance with the University Security Administrative Initiative.
Performs database management that includes Microsoft SOL and Access. Installing and upgrading the database server and application and management tools. Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system.
Hardware support and installation including servers, PC's, IP-based alarms, and peripheral network equipment.
Manage the network IP structure required for the alarms sent over network such as security, equipment, and generator alarms.
Management of the campus Fire Panel Online Monitoring (FPOM) includes database management, network configuration and maintenance and repair of physical network hardware.
Database management, network configuration and maintenance and repair of physical network hardware for the New Radio Mesh Network System.
Management of other miscellaneous electronic systems, and perform Installations and/or modifications to Life Safety Dialers onsite or through remote dial in.
This position also requires some office management assistance such as the purchasing of office supplies as well as assisting management (Direct Supervisor and Manager) with obtaining purchase order numbers for some projects, parts or received invoices and the proper record keeping of these items. The position is tasked with assigning work orders of various types to shop employees.
This position may be asked to assist the Access Control Shop 245303 with the programing of the security cameras prior to their installation as well as assistance with the camera servers.
