Computer security Jobs in Durham, NC

Security Specialist

Under general supervision, the Security Systems Specialist provides advanced technical, operational, and project-coordination support for the district's physical-security program. The position plans, evaluates, configures, coordinates, and supports integrated security technologies, including video surveillance, electronic access control, intrusion alarms, and related network-based systems. The Security Systems Specialist serves as a technical liaison among Safety and Security, Technology Services, Facilities, school administrators, architects, contractors, and service providers; supports security assessments and investigations; and provides recommendations that strengthen the safety and security of district facilities, students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Represent the Safety and Security Department in meetings to develop and implement recommended security systems for all renovation projects and new construction.
• Serve as a liaison with architects, project managers, site administrators, and construction representatives during the design and construction of facilities.
• Serve as a liaison with representatives of the Durham Public Schools Technology Services Department in matters related to the operation of surveillance cameras and other security systems.
• Review technology trends and network equipment needed to maintain an acceptable level of operation for existing security systems and future growth, improving security-related technologies and strategies.
• Maintain a competent level of knowledge to develop and integrate maps and floor plans using the software features of the security systems and create hard paper drawings.
• Evaluate installed cameras and door access devices and other related equipment for repair, replacement, and upgrades.
• Act as primary contact with the provider of the Maintenance Service Contract to facilitate repairs or replacement of camera and door access systems.
• Provide and coordinate training to site-based administrators related to efficient use of their security systems.
• Participate in site assessment reviews to evaluate security and make recommendations for improvement
• Assist with investigations when requested
• Assist with HR investigations when requested

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree is preferred in a technical discipline, such as information or engineering technology.

Need experience with networks and components and capacity to increase knowledge and hands-on involvement with network-based security systems.

Minimum 3 years' experience in safety/security with responsibility for developing and implementing security system design, training plans, and project coordination. Experience preferred in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, including the ability to research and gather information from varied sources
• Ability to communicate effectively; possess excellent oral and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, etc)
• Ability to perform at a high level, as a team player, in a team environment
• Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people
• Requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to serve as Project Manager of multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with shifting proprieties
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form, and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
• Ability to comprehend basic operation of network components and operation of network-based security systems
• Requires the skill to read floor plans and security specifications
• Requires the skill to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards
• Requires considerable knowledge of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of security/school safety programs
• Requires considerable knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in law enforcement, current literature, trends, methods, and development.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of current security equipment and make recommendations for improvements

Ability to use features of remote software to assist with investigations and other duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Safety & Security or other designee

Durham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.