Security Systems Analyst

We are seeking a Security Systems Analyst to join our award-winning UK-wide team. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values innovation, ownership, and professional growth. This role focuses on analysing security system performance data to drive proactive improvements, reduce alarm fatigue, and optimise system reliability across a global estate., 1. Alarm Data Analysis

• Extract and query security system databases to retrieve alarm event logs.
• Use SQL or similar languages to clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets.
• Identify false or nuisance alarm patterns, recurring faults, and genuine security events.
• Provide root-cause insights to minimise repeat incidents.

2. Alarm Reduction Strategy

• Develop evidence-based recommendations to reduce alarm fatigue.
• Propose and support configuration changes (sensitivities, thresholds, escalation paths).
• Collaborate with vendors and technical teams to optimise system behaviour.
• Contribute to refining alarm governance, response protocols, and escalation processes.

3. Reporting & Visualisation

• Build and maintain reporting dashboards in Power BI and Excel.
• Deliver clear visual summaries of key metrics, trends, and performance KPIs.
• Highlight high-risk areas and report progress on alarm reduction initiatives.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate findings and recommendations to security leaders and operational teams.
• Lead workshops on best practices in alarm management.
• Train key stakeholders on interpreting data and responding effectively to alerts.
• Work closely with global Security Leads and STAT teams to ensure consistent implementation.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Benchmark performance against internal KPIs and industry standards.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend proactive interventions.
• Stay up to date on new tools, technologies, and analytics practices.

• Strong SQL (or equivalent) experience for data extraction and transformation.
• Ability to write and run scripts across multiple systems.
• Competence in Power BI (essential) and advanced Excel skills (highly desirable).
• Understanding of electronic security systems, including alarms, sensors, and access control.
• Experience with AMAG system architecture, programming, or configuration.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Collaborative and skilled at engaging global and regional stakeholders.
• Proactive approach, capable of driving process improvement.

Key Outcomes

• Reduction in false and nuisance alarms.
• Improved consistency and clarity in alarm reporting.
• Greater adoption of alarm management best practices.
• Enhanced proactive monitoring and early risk detection.
• Data-led decision-making within the security function.

Pay: £350.00-£450.00 per day

Experience:

• AMAG Access Control: 3 years (required)
• SQL: 6 years (required)
• Data analytics: 3 years (required)
• Power BI: 5 years (required)