Specialist, Technical Security at IHS Towers

Job Description

• Ensure all required security equipment (e.g. CCTV systems, access control, ID card printers, turnstiles, intrusion detection, guard tour system, etc) is in good working condition. 
• Support and monitor all technical equipment to meet the function’s current and future requirements. 
• Maintain a good working knowledge of current security infrastructure and advise/ propose on new ones. 
• Maintain good working relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure that services are delivered in line with contractual obligations/ standards. 
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security assets. 
• Provide support in scheduling security upgrades and backups of security hardware and software systems. 
• Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of systems. 
• Liaise with vendors on periodical maintenance of security equipment across headquarters and regional offices. 
• Serve as interface between the Security team and other key internal stakeholders, e.g. IT and Facility Management. 
• Perform periodic checks on security equipment across regional officers. 
• Conduct reviews and investigations using existing technical devices. 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Technical & Response. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• +7 years’ relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and application of security devices and performance.