About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Security Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so that we can make informed purchase decisions. We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance and cost. Vantage Security Department also participates in designing each of our new data center building’s security infrastructure. If you like getting into the details and helping to design, build and maintain Security infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage. We’re rapidly growing with many new builds in construction.

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Security Systems Programmer / Lead Analyst, Physical Security.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in project management for all security system installations and upgrades.

Genetec: Included but not limited to the list below.

• Install, and Configure Genetec Security Center on Servers and Client (SOC) workstations as per Vantage Data Centers (VDC) standards

• Work closely with the Design team and create/update/review the programming matrix/loading schedule.

• Program Cloadlinks, Access control panels, reader interfaces, and IN/OUTPUT boards per VDC Standards.

• Create, Program, and name Doors, Zones, Actions, Events, Custom Fields, Reports, Access rules, Access groups, Scheduled reports etc… per VDC Standards

• Install and program and configure, video archivers, video units and cameras.

• Name all entities per the VDC standard naming convention

• Confirm and commission the Camera field of View with an on-site security vendor/ security technician

• Work closely with Security vendor to bring security devices online and program them into the system

• Work with Genetec support if needed.

• Upgrade all security devices’ firmware/software.

• Install and Configure Plugins for Traka, BioConnect and, Idemia.. etc..

• Add proper AD groups for users and assign privileges.

• Add Maps to the map manager and populate devices

• Configure Mission Control and configure SOPs

• Configure Mustering

• Install and configure any plugin config required per site or customer needs customer.

• Provide Daily/weekly and monthly project progress and reports.

• Document any changes/updates.

Traka:

• Install Traka server and services

• Work with onsite security vendor to add and confiture iFobs

• Install configure Integration engine

• Install and configure Traka/Genetec Plugin

• Work with Traka Pro-services if required

Biometric System: ( BioConnect/ Idemia)

• Install and configure the Biometric server

• Install the biometric client on lobby/SOC workstations

• Install Genetec plugin

• Test and Cx the system

Custom application

• Work with the development team to install and configure custom applications and Macros.

Commissioning:

• Making sure all systems are programmed correctly and field devices do not have any error/faults.

• Making sure users and passwords for each device are added to password manager.

• Making sure that the system 100% per VDC standards.

• Collaborate with interdepartmental groups during system design, implementation, and commissioning of New VDC buildings to ensure projects are completed per VDC standards and all timelines are met.

• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair as needed.

• Document all critical evolutions, lessons identified & learned, and find possible efficiency gains in processes

• Support, and monitor vendor activities ensuring work activities meet scope of work and