ePACS System Administrator

ePACS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

UT Government is looking to add an ePACS System Administrator to their team supporting a federal facility in Silver Springs, MD . This is a full-time, five (5) day per week onsite position requiring an active or eligible Top Secret government clearance.

We are seeking an Administrator to support the security systems for a Federal program. The Administrator will perform daily monitoring of in-scope security systems, verifying the integrity and availability of field hardware and server resources and ensuring all processes are running and available. This role is responsible for the ongoing administration, maintenance, performance, and security of the Physical Access Control System (PACS) and related systems, and provides Tier III technical support.

Key Responsibilities

System Monitoring and Maintenance

• Perform daily monitoring of in-scope security systems, including field hardware, server resources, and running processes. (SWH CCure, High Assurance, Milestone, DMP, Telaeris)
• Ensure in-scope systems are synchronized where applicable.
• Verify that database replication supporting in-scope systems is functioning properly.
• Test and validate system performance on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain system performance through ongoing tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization.

Backups and Data Management

• Perform daily and scheduled backups of covered security systems in compliance with applicable security policies.
• Ensure required file systems and system data are backed up to the appropriate media and location.
• Verify that scheduled jobs complete successfully.
• Perform regular file archives and purges as needed.

Software, Patching, and Configuration

• Keep in-scope systems current with the latest software and patches, with monthly updates to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
• Test patches prior to installation.
• Coordinate with vendors to apply hardware and software patches.
• Upgrade administrative tools and utilities to their latest versions.
• Configure PACS to meet government requirements.
• Configure or add new services as needed.
• Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.

User Account Management

• Manage user accounts within in-scope security systems in accordance with customer policy.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide Tier III support as required.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and database issues across covered security systems.
• Document functional issues and their resolution.

Vulnerability Remediation

• Mitigate findings and deficiencies identified by government security scans of covered servers and workstations.
• Remediate critical vulnerabilities within 72 hours of notification and all other vulnerabilities within 30 days.
• Report any vulnerabilities that cannot be resolved to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for guidance.

Qualifications

• 6+ Years of experience administering physical access control or security systems.
• Certifications, e.g., vendor PACS certifications,  CCure
• Experience with Windows Server, SQL databases, and system patching
• Clearance or ability to obtain  a Top Secret.

WORK LOCATION

• Silver Springs, MD  onsite, five (5) days per week. This position does not offer remote or hybrid work.