Lenel Access Control Systems Administrator

Summary: The Lenel Access Control Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and supporting the corporate physical security infrastructure, specifically focusing on the Lenel OnGuard system. This role involves configuration, maintenance, and optimization to ensure secure access control across corporate facilities. The administrator will collaborate with various teams to align access policies with organizational requirements and conduct regular audits for compliance and security. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in access control systems and physical security principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Lenel OnGuard access control system, including user provisioning, badge management, and access rights configuration.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with Lenel support or internal IT teams for resolution.
• Collaborate with facilities, HR, and security teams to ensure access policies align with organizational requirements.
• Manage integrations between Lenel and other enterprise systems e.g., video surveillance, HRIS, visitor management.
• Conduct regular audits of access logs, permissions, and system configurations to ensure compliance and security.
• Support onboarding offboarding processes by managing access credentials and badge issuance.
• Generate reports and analytics related to access events, system usage, and compliance metrics.
• Assist in system upgrades, patching, and testing of new features or modules.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Security Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience administering Lenel OnGuard or similar enterprise access control systems.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, access control policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with badge printing systems, card readers, and door hardware integrations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Lenel OnGuard certification or formal training (preferred).
• Experience in corporate environments with multisite access control systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with security compliance standards e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS (preferred).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and Windows Server environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT