Systems Administrator (VMS Admin)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Technology Services department of the Wayne County Airport Authority is responsible for providing and managing the Airport Authority's technology needs for both Detroit Metro (DTW) and Willow Run (YIP) airports. The Airport Authority is seeking qualified candidates for an onsite technical professional who will utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist with implementation and ongoing administration of the Authority's Security Surveillance Platform (Genetec Video Management System and server infrastructure for this system.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrate (configure, update, maintain, and troubleshoot) the Genetec Video Management System application.
• Manage system architecture including Directory, Archiver, Media Gateway, and failover components
• Monitor system health, performance, and storage utilization
• Administrate (configure, update, maintain, and troubleshoot) the AXIS cameras.
• Provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting for the VMS infrastructure components.
• Provide technical assistance and expertise for security surveillance projects.
• Collaborate with IT teams on servers, networking, and cybersecurity requirements
• Provide VMS system training for various WCAA departments and Airport entities.
• Write and maintain related technical documents.
• Maintain user roles, permissions, and audit tracking
• Available after hours / On Call Rotation
• Perform related duties as directed.

Education Requirement

• B.S in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. OR
• Associates Degree with Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience working in an enterprise infrastructure environment in addition to the time required in the Minimum

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years administering Genetec SecurityCenter Enterprise or other Enterprise VMS applications (Milestone, Exacq Vision, Intelliscene etc.)
• Two (2) years administering AXIS cameras (or others such as Pelco, Bosch, etc.)
• Two (2) years maintaining and troubleshooting VMS related infrastructure (including physical & virtual Servers, SAN, NAS, SQL server, Networking, etc. within a VMS application).

Preferred Qualifications (or equivalent)

• Experience commissioning and adding cameras, encoders, access control, analytics, and other security systems into VMS platforms
• Deep understanding of video streaming, encryption, recording, and retention best practices
• Experience troubleshooting VMS applications, video loss, network connectivity, and performance issues
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication and networking protocols related to VMS deployments
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and design coverage software
• Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow

Preferred certifications

• Genetec Security Center 5.x Enterprise
• AXIS Certified Professional

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.