At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.
The Security and Safety Systems Administrator (SA) will support the installation, configuration, administration, and operational maintenance of Geico’s physical security systems infrastructure to include personnel access control, CCTV surveillance, threat intelligence, gunshot detection, incident reporting and management, and mass communication systems. The SA will provide technical support and system training to various teams within Corporate Security. The SA will monitor infrastructure performance and work to resolve issues directly with security team members and system integrators.
You Will:
Perform security system administration, configuration management, routine maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to maintain system integrity
Assist in the coordination of system implementation and upgrades; provide technical and operational guidance to security integrators
Collaborate and coordinate with IT stakeholders to ensure compliance with IT standards and network connectivity for all physical security devices
Manage maintenance work order process and provide updates as necessary
Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
Assists in training of end-users and other support personnel on security applications
Manage inventory of security equipment, components, and consumables
Keep informed of current security trends, standards, guidelines, developments, and techniques
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform with all company policies and procedures
You Have:
Knowledge
Knowledge of Physical Security Systems best practices, guidelines, and standards
Intermediate knowledge of networked access control and badging systems, video management systems and alarm systems
Professional board certification in a relevant security discipline preferred
Basic knowledge of IP-based intercom systems, visitor management principles and mass notification systems
Knowledge of personnel access control and intrusion detection systems, access control hardware (eg PIR/REX devices, strikes, locks), and asset protection strategies
Knowledge of basic electrical theories and circuitry concepts
Understanding of permit, inspection, and licensing requirements for system installations
Proficient with Microsoft office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and SharePoint
Proficient with the following technologies: Active Directory, Windows and Linux operating systems, network cabling/switches, server administration, system remote management, as well as data import, export and manipulation
Skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems efficiently
Ability to read electronic schematic and architectural drawings; basic electrical engineering or cabling experience is a plus
Ability to coordinate multiple complex technical issues
Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical instructions
Proven self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholder groups
Developing and sustaining internal/external customer relationships
Good organizational skills
Team player with the ability to effectively work individually in a fast paced environment
Education
Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) in related field or equivalent work experience required
Experience
1-2 years of experience with physical security system design and engineering
1-2 of experience planning and executing security systems installations in office and data center deployments
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Must be able to be on-call or work weekends and extended periods to implement and maintain physical security systems and support physical security operations
Up to 25% travel
Annual Salary
$65,600.00 - $129,150.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.