Genius Road

Physical Security Systems Administrator #3073

Genius Road  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Genetec/Lenel Security Systems Administrator
Contract Length:  12+ Month Contract
Location:  Dallas, TX (100% Onsite Monday-Friday with weekend coverage as needed)
The Consultant must physically reside in Texas and be available for onsite interviews and daily onsite work.

We are seeking a Genetec Security Systems Administrator to support and maintain critical applications that power our client’s Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC). This position will focus on the configuration, administration, and ongoing management of Lenel OnGuard and Genetec platforms The ideal consultant will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in Windows/Linux server administration, automation scripting, and real-time application support.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Must have 5+ years in systems engineering, application support, or IT infrastructure administration.
  • Lenel Certified System Administrator (LCSA) certification preferred.
  • Strong background and hands-on experience configuring and supporting Lenel OnGuard and/or Genetec security systems.
  • Good prior experience managing and administering Video Surveillance systems for enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency with Windows and Linux server environments including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience writing or running scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate maintenance and monitoring tasks.
  • Familiarity with JIRA or similar ticketing tools for issue management and workflow tracking.
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and ability to create runbooks or SOPs.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Must be available for 100% onsite work in Dallas, TX, and occasional weekend coverage as required.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Configure, install, and maintain Lenel OnGuard and Genetec applications across Windows and Linux servers.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security applications, ensuring uptime, stability, and compliance with client standards.
  • Lead server patching, firmware updates, and system upgrades for access control and video management infrastructure.
  • Configure and optimize camera integrations, door controllers, and alarm systems to maintain compliance with corporate security standards.
  • Collaborate with security operations and IT infrastructure teams to ensure system uptime, resilience, and redundancy.
  • Conduct performance monitoring, log analysis, and vulnerability remediation to maintain secure configurations.
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert for troubleshooting Genetec and LenelS2 environments enterprise-wide.
  • Manage JIRA tickets, prioritize workload, and provide timely resolution for application and server issues.
  • Collaborate with the Client’s Physical Security Team and software vendors to coordinate patches, upgrades, and system enhancements.
  • Perform system performance checks, backups, and monitoring to ensure reliability and security.
  • Develop and maintain runbooks, configuration documents, and detailed technical procedures.
  • Support the PSOC environment with after-hours or weekend coverage as needed.


Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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About Genius Road

2025 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces!

Genius Road, LLC, is a boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm with a difference.

We’re not resume aggregators, but corporate matchmakers – connecting you with candidates who fit your requirements, your culture and your environment. For permanent positions, we bring you new hires with staying power, culling through our extensive network to identify the perfect all-around fit.

If you have a temporary need for additional technical or telecom expertise, we’ll find the right mix of people who can jump right in and start producing.

Just as important, we make the process easier. Instead of inundating your inbox with random resumes, we create individual profiles of our recommended talent that give you a comprehensive view of the top candidates. So, you’ll see, in a glance, not only what these individuals can do, but who they are as human beings and how they’ll fit in your organization.

Combine all this with a proven track record, an unshakable professionalism and a fierce commitment to customer service, and it’s easy to see what sets us apart.

We call it a smarter approach to recruiting. Our customers say it’s “Pure Genius“

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2010
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