Sr Security Systems Specialist - Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)

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As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

We are a dynamic hybrid workplace.

Implements, installs and manages new advanced technical and physical security system technologies and security networks to 
meet business requirements. Provides technical expertise and support for long-term, complex situational awareness, access 
control, surveillance and other technical security systems and subsystems. Remains abreast of new surveillance and security
technology, technical documentation, and implementations, and provides recommendations to management for strategic
planning. Will lead a group of technicians and/or vendor representatives assigned for the duration of a project. Provides
guidance and training for technical security systems staff.

Key Responsibilities:
• Directs the day-to-day monitoring of technical security systems and networks for optimum performance and performs daily 
system administration. Troubleshoots and resolves end-user problems. Monitors electronic security asset performance 
using available tools and ensures procedures are in place for audit compliance as systems are installed or modified. Could 
be needed to supervise other internal staff or external vendors performing these duties.
• Manages the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic security assets and systems. Assists in the 
development of detailed work plans for both installation and continuing maintenance. Provides technical oversight for 
testing and monitors new installations. Provides technical support, training, and troubleshooting assistance to technical 
security systems staff and other Bank staff as needed.
• Provides security and surveillance services and system design for complex and long-term security and surveillance projects, 
including the testing of security and surveillance system changes and new technologies in the district. Recommends new 
electronic security products to senior management that improve the efficiency and security of surveillance infrastructure to 
support the business needs of the district.
• Coordinates with other key stakeholders to design, implement and maintain enterprise-level network security systems. 
Ensures the network is properly managed and appropriately secured in accordance with existing Federal Reserve technical 
standards. Coordinates maintenance and regular patching of servers and workstations. Coordinates maintenance 
agreements and other related services to ensure network, application and data reliability and availability.
• Creates end-user technical reference materials. Plans and delivers training on the appropriate use of technical security 
applications and systems. Responds to inquiries, seeks resolution, and routinely updates reference documentation.
• Duties necessitate a flexible work schedule that will include occasional evening, holiday, and weekend assignments. Position 
involves working variable and extended shifts, after-hour support and the ability to work on short notice on an as needed 
basis. Incumbent must maintain off-duty availability cell phone to provide guidance as well as to react to emergent situations 
and critical incidents.

Education: Associate degree or 2 years equivalent experience

Experience: Two years preferred

Functional Knowledge Preferences
Knowledge Areas:
• IP/Web-BasedNetwork System
• Project Management
• Security Operations and Facilities
Support

Technical Skills:
• IP-Based Technical Security System
Design Mobility, Interoperability,
Situational Awareness, COOP. Skills
• IP Network Design (LAN/WAN)
Certifications/Licenses:
• System specific technical certifications

Individual Competencies
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Action-Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation
• Education Assistance Program
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

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Regular / Temporary

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