Regional Security System Administrator

Role Purpose

A regional security systems administrator/project manager plays a critical role in ensuring the effective operation and management of security systems within Corning. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and experience in implementing and maintaining security measures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Systems Administration:

• Assess and analyze existing security systems to identify vulnerabilities and develop suitable solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain security systems such as intrusion detection systems, access control systems, and CCTV cameras.
• Monitor security systems to detect and respond to any potential threats or breaches.
• Conduct regular audits and security assessments to ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate security systems and technologies into the overall IT infrastructure.

2. Project Management:

• Manage security-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and objectives, and identify resource requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Provide regular project status updates to project teams and stakeholders.

3. Security Strategy and Planning:

• Implement security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect organizational assets.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate security controls and countermeasures.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies to continuously enhance security measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness and technology related training programs

3. Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Manage security systems and devices installation and maintenance regionally, to ensure operability, reliability and application security requirements are maintained.
• Direct responsibility for security system design and review with security operations, project teams and customer.
• Responsible for ensuring security systems meet global security standards.
• Perform system programming on system installation projects and communicate change management related to system maintenance.
• Work closely with global database and application administrators for audit and compliance, answer questions and perform client testing on regional security systems.
• Work directly with IT to ensure that all security system network requirements are met. 
• Primary contact for initial security system related service requests.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system issues and coordinate repair.
• Provide initial assessment of service calls and route to the next appropriate level of escalation, local correction or assign the work to our local service provider.

Travel Requirements:

• < 25%

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Regular work schedule:  8:00a – 5:00p
• Monday through Friday with response capability as business needs dictate.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or Associate’s degree and 5 years’ experience.
• CPP Certified
• Proven experience as a security systems administrator, project manager, or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of security systems, protocols, and standards such as access control, CCTV, visitor management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPN, two-factor authentication, and encryption methods.
• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, scheduling, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify security risks and develop appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Proficient in MS Windows systems administration / applications like XLS, DOC, PPT, and Adobe Pro.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred.
• Lenel S2 certification.  Master level certification preferred. 
• ExacqVision systems experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Power-Bi and CAD/Blue Beam.