Location:
Brooklyn, NY, US, 11217
Division: IT US Physical Security
Job Type: Full Time
Requisition Number: 68749
Department:
Job Function: Information Technology
About us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Physical Security Technician, and find your superpower. We need you!
We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Physical Security Technician for our Security team in Brooklyn, NY. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Physical Security organization, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
This position has regional responsibility in Downstate, NY for ensuring operational reliability of National Grid’s electronic security systems under the supervision of the Security Technical Operations Manager. Key responsibilities include the followwing:
- Actively manage suppliers to provide assurance that systems have the appropriate security patches deployed
- Ensure that partners are aware of security patches released by vendors and that these are deployed in line with process
- Manage identified vulnerabilities throughout their life cycle until they are mitigated or fed into risk management process
- Produce regular management reports showing the current state of security in National Grid’s environment
- Organize and chair multi-vendor forums to ensure that agreed actions are completed
- Review suitability of supplier proposed mitigation plans
- Produce metrics based on vulnerability remediation and patching
- Maintain trackers
About you
- Associates degree in related field with 2 years of related experience in repair and maintenance of electronic security systems, or related certifications with 5 years of demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic security systems
- Experience with trouble shooting, servicing, maintaining & installing electronic access control, intrusion detection & video surveillance systems
- VMS and CCTV camera experience
- Access control installation experience (i.e. card readers, door contacts, REX)
- Basic understating of networks (IP addresses, DNS names, pinging devices, Remote Desktop)
- Experience with integrated security management systems & video management systems
- Experience with electronic testing equipment. Must have a good working knowledge of the basic principles of electricity & solid-state electronics
- Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic and security system schematics
- Good understanding of electronic system communication protocols, such as, TCP/IP, serial & parallel
- Highly proficient knowledge of computers and computer applications
- Strong planning and organizational skills
More Information
Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!
Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.
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Salary
Dowstate NY $97,000 - $114,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Nearest Major Market: Brooklyn
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City