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Physical Security Technologist

County of Orange

Santa Ana, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

💰 $118,400/yr($88,100/yr – $118,400/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 7976GE-0726-017 (O)

Department: County Executive Office

Division: CEO - OCIT Countywide Services

Job classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIST II

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers

Summary

Physical Security Technologist
(Information Technologist II)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to
appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Information Technologist II positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (PST).

ORANGE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The mission of Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support County departments in the delivery of quality public services. OCIT provides IT solutions across County departments for voice communications, network services, application support, service desk, desktop support, as well as data center services.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County Information Technology (OCIT)– Physical Security Systems Team is seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled individual in deploying enterprise physical security systems. The incumbent will support and administer a robust security system consisting of 2,500 readers, surveillance cameras and various intercom, intrusion and duress systems installed in over 120 facilities across Orange County. The systems are centrally managed and comprised of multiple manufacturers such as: Genetec video surveillance, Axis Cameras, Bosch intrusion, Zenitel, Aiphone intercoms and various other security control platforms.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Managing server environments to maintain high uptime and efficiency
Configuring diverse system components, network controllers and panels, smart card encryption, surveillance cameras, and related security hardware
Implementing storage capacity planning, hardware and software upgrades, patches, security, and backup/recovery
Coordinating with clients to define needs, design systems, and specify network requirements
Conducting monthly health check on building systems to ensure operational efficiency
Conducting quarterly system audits to ensure system security and integrity
Conducting quarterly audits to ensure proper agency user credentials and adjusting role base assess as needed
Utilizing project organization management including scheduling, milestones and deliverables to achieve successful outcomes
Traveling throughout Orange County and attending staff meetings as needed, along with performing related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least two (2) years of work experience in enterprise physical security systems and information technology systems administration.

A certification in one of the following is preferred but not required: