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Dean, Inc. - **Location:** The Dalles, OR, 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, Computer Equipment, Cisco - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/42369003/1 ## 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 - Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program or - An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities - Valid driver's license Specific desired experience, skills and certifications are as follows: - Certification in CCure 9000 Access Control System - Certification in DVTel 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 Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. 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