Job description
Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Department: Security Services
Location: New Manchester
Job Family: Operations Services
Discipline: Security Associate
Career Level: Specialist
Overall Purpose:
The Security Specialist will actively maintain multiple physical security systems, to include access control and video, to promote system health and reduce the risk of threats to DLH employees, assets, and executives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage access to physical security systems, (Access Control and CCTV systems) and recommends solutions and improvements to standards and policies including the maintenance and monitoring of access control systems and video surveillance systems
- Assist with configuring systems according to established standards and manage system
- Actively monitor systems and troubleshoot system errors and malfunctions
- Understanding of various Physical Security protocols and job functions
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, trustworthy, passion for security, and motivation to dive deep into data points and conduct analysis to problem solve and provide solutions.
- Advises on the overall company physical security strategy and leads the implementation of all physical security programs, policies and procedures within a region and area of responsibility, service contracts and related compliance
- Offers subject matter expertise surrounding the physical security strategy
- Performs site inspections, adhering to the overall physical security strategy and standards; identifies & resolves areas of risk/exposure
- Applies knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to security
- Provides direction to on-site management of all emergency events and coordinates emergency response.
- Assists with the security needs of employees, buildings, technology, and materials.
- Coordinates & manages vendor relationships within their area of responsibility to ensure all service level agreements are met.
- Provides direction and guidance to contracted physical security staff
- Identifies new and innovative approaches to training of security systems and procedures
- Regularly applies & shares intelligence with law enforcement in service of securing DLC employees, locations, and assets both in response to and in anticipation of threats
- Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support DLC’s Risk Management Framework
Requirements:
- BS degree or equivalent experience and at least 7 - 10 years of related experience or relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated experience programming/administrating Access Control Systems and CCTV
- Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot, and test security electronics equipment
- Demonstrated ability performing system triage, resolving system issues, analyzing system data, and implementing new workstations and systems
- Demonstrated ability with troubleshooting security devices on an enterprise network
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, trustworthy, passion for security, and motivation to dive deep into data points and conduct analysis to problem solve and provide solutions
- Demonstrated ability working with service integrators to troubleshoot and resolve field hardware issues
- Be available for 24/7 On-Call duties
Specialized Skills:
- Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Physical Access Control System experience. CCure and Continuum are preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with the ability to exhibit sound judgment and express verbal and written information effectively
- Strong ability to influence others and build relationships throughout the organization
- Preferred utility experience in transmission and distribution operations
Supervisory: Does not supervise others
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DUQUESNE LIGHT HOLDINGS, INC. (DLH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DLH’S POLICY IS TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, SEX, PREGNANCY OR RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AGE (40 AND OVER), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, PAST, CURRENT OR FUTURE MILITARY SERVICE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. DLH ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.
DUQUESNE LIGHT HOLDINGS, INC. (DLH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DLH’S POLICY IS TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, SEX, PREGNANCY OR RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AGE (40 AND OVER), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, PAST, CURRENT OR FUTURE MILITARY SERVICE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. DLH ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.
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