Security Systems Engineer

Security Systems Engineer - Based in the Southeast - up to £35k
The overall responsibility of the Systems Engineer, is to configure and install Public Address/Voice Alarm and Control System projects to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities
* Deployment of the company's public address voice alarm and control systems
*Configuration of the company's control system components (Postgres, burcardo, jabber and the company's VIPA)
* Troubleshoot and maintain knowledgebase for the company's control system
* Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for control system deployments
*Provide training to the company's employees and customers for the company's public address voice alarm and control systems
* Rack and component installation of control system servers and hardware
* Produce project-specific user design, reference documentation and deployment guides
*Liaise with Technical Lead and the Systems manager in the development of new control systems and updates
* Produce project-specific test documentation for Public Address/Voice Alarm and Control Systems
*Understand the company processes, work within them and provide support to Service and Maintenance for maintenance and upgrade of Public Address/Voice Alarm and Control Systems.

Knowledge & Experience
Candidates will be able to offer several (ideally all) of the following skills/experience:
*Strong Linux fundamentals - installation (including automated/unattended installation) and troubleshooting. Ideally OpenSUSE or SLES experience.
* Strong Windows fundamentals-installation and troubleshooting of Windows XP and 7
* VMware ESXI installation and configuration
*Familiar with version control systems and procedures. Evidence of disciplined approach to configuration
* Technical support via telephone/email/remote access
* Familiarity with requirements and specification of complex systems.
* Experience of implementing multiple IT infrastructure projects
* Bash scripting (with Python and Perl a bonus) and working with SNMP walks/traps
*SQL database administration and configuration - either postgreSQL or proven record with another database and evidence of transferable skills.
*TCP/IP networking - familiar with routing, SSH, remote desktop/VNC, DNS, PXE and use of network analysis tools like Wireshark.
* VOIP - familiar with telecommunication systems such as asterisk
* Microsoft Office

Candidate Attributes
* Be a team player and comfortable working in a close-knit team
* Have good communication skills at all levels of the organisation
* Have very strong documentation skills
* Have an interest in leading edge control system and telecommunications technology.
* Ability to work within agreed timescales
* Be able to quickly adapt to new challenges
* Above all have strong technical skills and a desire to develop these.
*Be able to work independently making decisions, problem solving and driving issues to a conclusion.

* On occasion be available to travel to customer sites in Europe and internationally

For further information about this this role, please apply today!

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