IT Specialist (Physical Security Systems Specialist)

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

The IT Assistant (Physical Security Systems Specialist) will be responsible for the design, configuration, and maintenance of the physical security systems at the UN House in Beirut, Lebanon.

Under the supervision of the Associate Information Systems Officer, the IT Assistant is responsible to perform the following functions:

1. Develop design concepts, specifications and provide subject matter expertise for Physical Access Control, Video Surveillance and Analytics, Perimeter Intrusion Detection, and other physical security protection systems.
2. Assist in the implementation of all Physical Security System projects, policies, and procedures within their area of responsibility.
3. Take hands-on lead in developing, installing, implementing, and managing integrated security solutions.
4. Resolve complex system issues related to physical security systems and infrastructure.
5. Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions.
6. Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size and integrity checks.
7. Evaluate and recommend commercial (COTS) applications and products.
8. Conduct research and post-installation testing and analysis of systems.
9. Provides physical security recommendations to meet and maintain compliance with organization and industry security standards.
10. Provide computer, peripheral, and software support for systems and devices associated with the Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems.
11. Actively monitor systems and troubleshoot system errors and malfunctions.
12. Undertake technical meetings with Safety and Security Section to gather data for preparation of project and operation activities.
13. Coordinate & manages vendor relationships within their area of responsibility to ensure all service level agreements are met.
14. Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/security and system concerns.
15. Train end-users on security system operation and other system support personnel.
16. Prepare cost estimates for procurement and installation of physical security systems.
17. Prepare, maintain and update electronic inventories of security hardware, software, product documentation and project drawings.

• Adaptability and flexibility • Planning and organizing • Professionalism

building and maintaining integrated physical security technologies such as electronic access control, video surveillance, motion sensors, intruder detection/alarms, chip-based pass and ID technologies is essential.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in ESCWA. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers:

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly.