Senior ProWatch System Administrator; ONSITE Job New York New York USA,IT/Tech

Our Utility Client on the West End of NYC needs a Senior Pro Watch System Administrator for a 12+months ONSITE 5 days a week at the Datacenter role.

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Systems Administrator to support and maintain the Company's enterprise physical security and surveillance infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support ofPro-Watch Access Control Systems, Genetec Security Center, Change Gear SQL databases, and enterprise camera/video surveillance systems, while also providing support for Windows server infrastructure and related technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

design and implementation of VMware vSphere and Nutanix environments
managed Nutanix clusters
Nutanix Administration
Nutanix Support Specialist
Physical Security

Nice To Have

Ability to intrepid, modify and write scripts and SQL queries
Automation Scripts

Primary Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Client Pro-Watch access control servers and associated hardware.
Knowledge in Nutanix Cluster Management & Deployment - required
Support and manage Genetec Security Center servers, video management systems, and camera integrations.
Maintain and optimize Change Gear SQL databases, ensuring performance, availability, backup, and recovery capabilities.
Serve as the subject matter expert for enterprise IP camera systems, video recording platforms, storage systems, and surveillance infrastructure.
Perform troubleshooting and resolution of access control, surveillance, server, and database-related incidents.
Coordinate hardware and software upgrades for physical security systems and supporting infrastructure.
Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability across security platforms and server environments.
Perform system patching, firmware upgrades, security updates, and vulnerability remediation activities.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for physical security systems.
Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, operating procedures, and support guides.
Provide on-call and emergency support for critical physical security and surveillance systems.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, facilities, and operations teams to ensure secure and reliable system operation.

Required Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical proficiency working with:

Physical Security & Surveillance Systems

Client Pro-Watch Access Control Administration
Genetec Security Center administration and support
IP camera systems, video encoders, NVRs, DVRs, and enterprise video storage solutions
Card access systems, badge management, door controllers, and physical security integrations
Security system troubleshooting and performance optimization

Server & Infrastructure Administration

Windows Server and desktop operating systems
User administration, file systems, software installation, and services management
Active Directory administration, Group Policy, and domain services
Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
Server hardware management and RAID storage configurations
Patch management and firmware lifecycle administration

Database Administration

Microsoft SQL Server administration and maintenance
Database backup and restore procedures
SQL performance monitoring and optimization
Database troubleshooting and maintenance activities

Networking & Security

Fundamental networking concepts including:
- DHCP
- DNS
- Routing
- Firewall technologies
- VLANs and IP networking
Security principles including:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Encryption
- Authentication and authorization
- System hardening
Monitoring & Automation
System health monitoring and performance analysis
Capacity planning and optimization
Scripting…