Electronic Security System Administrator

We are seeking a Security System Administrator to join our federal team in the Norfolk, VA area. This role is responsible to maintain, upgrade and support the customer mission requirements through Electronic Security Systems through technical expertise and system support planning.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.


Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience.
Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year

As a Security System Administrator, you will:

• Be responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networked server systems.
• Interface with end users, gather requirements, and design and maintain an Active Directory and Network based server environment to manage end-user access and information for a physical security system.
• Gather, evaluate and document information regarding an organization's existing network server requirements including details on the current environment and future needs
• Validate gathered information and identify possible opportunities for network server implementation and improvement
• Provide a physical security network server design and set of requirements that meets user and customer needs
• Participate in technical design reviews and recommend solutions and improvements
• Develop plans for implementation, prototype testing and verification.
• Oversee the completion of projects including planning; assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results, etc
• Explain the functions and operations of network server software and physical security systems to end users
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and database issues for the networked server environments, working with vendors as needed and applying hardware and software patches and configuration changes to restore proper operation
• Implement network server designs, configuring network hardware, software and databases and setting up end user devices access
• Possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of server hardware and software and Windows Active Directory, SQL Server and Oracle database administration
• Design and configure solutions for networked server performance and availability monitoring
• Create detailed networked server documentation, including physical diagrams, logical diagrams, IP address schemes and asset management and database designs
• Design, document and implement processes for network server hardware, software and database support. Identify, implement and configure tools to facilitate support processes and provide audit trails of support activities
• Mentor junior level personnel in technical complexities of assigned work
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot network server, connectivity, and physical security system hardware and software issues, both in person and over the phone
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of commercial Electronic Security Systems (access controls, intrusion detection systems, etc)
• Ability to communicate and work seamlessly with client personnel.
• Ability to generate and submit reports, spreadsheets, system riser diagrams, and other such documentation for submission to the client
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.). Active clearance preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Physical Security Network Server and Software Administration required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills required to configure and manage database systems using SQL Server DBMS tools
• Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP)
• Security+ and Network+ certifications
• Familiarity with IP-Based CCTV systems

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or other computer technology based discipline, or equivalent work experience

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.


To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.


Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)


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