Security Systems Specialist NWD

Location: Piketon, Ohio
Title: Security Systems Specialist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.

North Wind Dynamics, LLC is an Alaska Native Corporation-owned SBA-certified 8(a) small, disadvantaged business. NWD specializes in facilities maintenance, management, and operations support, delivering reliable, mission-aligned services that ensure smooth day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure resilience. Services include: base operations support services; facilities management/maintenance (MEP, etc.); landscaping, janitorial & pest control; environmental support (waste management, exposure assessments, etc.); safety and quality management;

training & records management; IT data center management; safeguards, security & access controls; equipment maintenance; logistics and materials management.

The Security Systems Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the Security Manager for performance of security scope necessary for the operations of the Infrastructure Support Services contract. This supports the implementation and management of the physical security technologies, including physical access control system, intrusion detection system, surveillance cameras, network video recorders, and related components and integrations.

• Responsible for the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the physical access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems while keeping them aligned with DOE requirements and site security plans.
• Responsible for ensuring badging operations integrate seamlessly and efficiently into the physical access control system.
• Serve as the primary contact for daily operations involving physical security electronic infrastructure.
• Provides initial/immediate response to security systems component problems/failures.
• Ensures video surveillance systems and intrusion detection system components are functioning as expected at all times and immediately coordinating repair when needed.
• Lead critical troubleshooting efforts and provide direction for issues in conjunction with electronic mechanics, subcontracts/vendors and infrastructure environments to ensure installation, configuration, and maintenance of all assigned core infrastructure, are secure, reliable, and meet the needs of the organization.
• Provides direct support for all assigned projects, programs, subcontracts, and other activities.
• Perform a range of server, network, and software administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support of physical security systems and applications to ensure continuous operational of systems.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all assigned core infrastructure, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and meet the needs of the organization.
• Supports implementation and repairs to physical access control systems.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues associated with operating system servers, hardware, applications, and software.
• Monitor systems performance and ensure compliance with security, IT, and cyber standards.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate IT infrastructure and connectivity across the physical security system to ensure reliability of the security systems.
• Maintain highly available operating environment for entire security system, and provide 24/7 support as required to maintain appropriate level of operations.
• Ensure that issues are investigated and resolved with due regard to risk, and necessary changes/repairs are performed and documented.
• Responsible for ensuring cyber policies and best practices are met.
• Coordinate with…