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Dean, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Unix, Computer Programming, Databases, Graphics Software, Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, NetBackup, Data Logging, Lenel, Computer Equipment, Cisco - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/40686529/1 ## About the Role Requires two (2)+ years of experience programming/administrating Access Control Systems - Requires four (4)+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and testing of security electronics equipment - Requires system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions - Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or HS diploma/GED coupled with three (3) additional years of SA experience - Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer - Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that include nights and one weekend day - Requires minimal travel - Requires reliable transportation Specific desired experience, skills and certifications are as follows: - Certification in LENEL OnGuard 7.0+ Access Control System - Certification in Avigilon Digital Video Systems - Experience programming/administrating Digital Video Systems - Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Server 2008 experience - Dell Storage Area Networks, Brocade and Cisco network equipment - Symantec Netbackup software - Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems - Install and load system operating software - CCNA, A+, Network+ Certifications Abilities 1. Physical Ability Requirements: 2. Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time. 3. Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance. 4. Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. 5. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. 6. Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. 7. May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. ## Description Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements - Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements - Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks - Triage customer support calls, providing Tier 1 help desk support and Tier 2 escalation - Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technical specialists - Train system users and other system support personnel - Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes - Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions - Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size and integrity checks - Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis - Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)