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Marvin

Security System Administrator

Warroad, MN

Administer and maintain physical security systems including video and alarm management, access control, and system configuration to ensure reliable performance and availability across locations

Marvin

Security System Administrator

Warroad, MN · On-site

Administer and maintain physical security systems including video and alarm management, access control, and system configuration to ensure reliable performance and availability across locations

MANTECH

Systems Administrator

Linthicum Heights, MD

As a Systems Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and securing systems that support national security. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance ...

MANTECH

Systems Administrator

Linthicum Heights, MD

As a Systems Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and securing systems that support national security. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance ...

Marvin

Security System Administrator

Warroad, MN · On-site

$56K - $75K/yr

Administer and maintain physical security systems including video and alarm management, access control, and system configuration to ensure reliable performance and availability across locations

Marvin

Security System Administrator

Warroad, MN · On-site

Administer and maintain physical security systems including video and alarm management, access control, and system configuration to ensure reliable performance and availability across locations

Sentinel

Systems Administrator

Traverse City, MI · On-site

The Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization's core ... Active Directory and identity/ access management) * Experience supporting physical security systems ...

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How much do manager security systems administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager security systems administrator in the United States is $46.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Security Systems Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Security Systems Administrator, you need a solid background in IT security, network administration, and security policy development, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and certifications like CISSP or CISM is highly valued. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with other departments. These skills ensure robust protection of organizational assets and efficient response to security threats.

What is a Manager Security Systems Administrator?

A Manager Security Systems Administrator is a professional responsible for overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of an organization’s security systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control solutions. They lead a team of security administrators, ensuring that security protocols are followed and vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. This role involves developing security policies, monitoring network activity for threats, and coordinating responses to security incidents. Additionally, they collaborate with other IT and business leaders to ensure the organization's digital assets are protected and compliant with relevant regulations.

What is the difference between Manager Security Systems Administrator vs Security Systems Technician?

AspectManager Security Systems AdministratorSecurity Systems Technician
CertificationsSecurity+, CISSP, CISASecurity+, CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentOversees security system teams, manages policiesInstalls, maintains, and repairs security hardware
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate, government, large organizationsSecurity service providers, installation companies
Search & Comparison IntentManagement, oversight, security policiesTechnical skills, hands-on work

The Manager Security Systems Administrator focuses on overseeing security system operations, managing teams, and developing security policies. In contrast, Security Systems Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of security hardware. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, while technicians focus on technical execution.

How does a Manager Security Systems Administrator typically collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure system integrity?

A Manager Security Systems Administrator works closely with both IT and security teams to coordinate the implementation and maintenance of security protocols across an organization’s systems. This involves regular meetings to discuss potential vulnerabilities, sharing updates on system health, and collaborating on incident response strategies. The role often requires balancing day-to-day administrative tasks—such as access management and software updates—with longer-term projects like system upgrades or compliance audits. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as the manager must translate technical requirements between departments and ensure all teams are aligned on security objectives.
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Physical Security System Administrator

Physical Security System Administrator

Unlimited Technology

Washington, DC • On-site

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

UT Government is looking to add a Physical Security System Administrator to their team. 

The Physical Security System Administrator is supporting a Federal Physical Security Access Control systems. This position requires onsite resource located in the Washington, DC area and government clearance. 

Physical Security System Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical systems infrastructure. This role ensures enterprise hardware, operating systems, and specialized software platforms maintain peak performance while adhering to organizational standards and security protocols. The administrator will provide expert-level support across a diverse technology ecosystem including  enterprise solutions.

As a System Administrator , the successful candidate will be hard working, detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently.

System Operations & Monitoring

  • Develop, maintain, and comply with operating standards and guidelines that are consistent with industry recommended best practices and OCSO Security policies. Maintain comprehensive  procedures to provide up-to-date technical guidance that ensures the efficiency, consistency and quality of systems and services.
  • Conduct proactive security assessments and intrusion detection
  • Programs system events, notifications, and alerts into an integrated security management system. These events, notifications, and alerts may include but are not limited to doorbell triggers, monitored  door access denial notifications, access admissions, door releases, and forced door alerts.
  •  Works directly with staff to ensure the PACS server has the latest server patches and ensures that planned system maintenance is completed during acceptable time periods to prevent interruptions to government operations. 

Technical Maintenance

  • Deploy system updates, patches, and configuration enhancements
  • Perform capacity planning and performance optimization
  • Maintain hardware resources and environmental monitoring systems
  • Provides direct support related to the daily operations of the PACS to EOP personnel, EOP contractors, as well as outside entities/agencies with a presence on the EOP complex. This may require scheduling appointments for personnel to have their cards/codes added to the integrated  security management system. 

Problem Resolution

  • Collaborate effectively with other security members to resolve complex issues and contribute to the  achievement of Physical Security strategic goals and objectives related to access control and other  security systems/databases
  • Execute recovery procedures for hardware and software failures
  • Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on complex issues

Requirements:

Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency in enterprise Windows environments and Active Directory management
  • Provide in-house basic training to government personnel on day to day operations of integrated  security management systems. Basic training includes but is not limited to; add/changes/deletes to 
    the database, developing clearances, creating new panels, doors, and readers in the database. This training will only be necessary on an as needed basis
  • Familiarity with security systems, access control, and video management solutions required
  • Responsible for maintaining and/or developing outside integrations with the integrated security  management system which include but are not limited to; splunk, USAccess, employment databases, 
     intrusion detection systems, and smtp mail servers in the support of system generated real-time  notifications

Security Requirements

  • This position requires eligibility for Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Specialized Training

  •  CCURE9000 Advanced System Manager 
  • CiSSP preferred 

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