What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Integrated Security position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job no: 528789
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Administrative & Aux Services
Salary: Salary anticipated at $125,000, with P22 range of min. $103,747, 25th quartile of $119,309 and midpoint of $134,871
Applications Open: Oct 20 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The University’s Integrated Security office is responsible for oversight of critical university-wide security systems and emergency communication systems. These systems include the university’s card access system, video management system, intrusion and fire systems, mass notification, and public safety radio system.
As the principal integrated security engineer, the Director provides direction to maximize the effectiveness of various security systems within the university. Project management is a key component of this position ensuring that design standards are updated and communicated, and new installations are managed. Additionally, this position oversees day-to-day systems administration as well as the maintenance and repair of critical security equipment including the coordination of university vendors and working closely with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This position is benefited, full-time and SEIU professional union in grade P22. Salary is anticipated at $125,000, with P22 range of min. $103,747, 25th quartile of $119,309 and midpoint of $134,871.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
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Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Administrative & Aux Services
Salary: Salary anticipated at $125,000, with P22 range of min. $103,747, 25th quartile of $119,309 and midpoint of $134,871
Applications Open: Oct 20 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The University’s Integrated Security office is responsible for oversight of critical university-wide security systems and emergency communication systems. These systems include the university’s card access system, video management system, intrusion and fire systems, mass notification, and public safety radio system.
As the principal integrated security engineer, the Director provides direction to maximize the effectiveness of various security systems within the university. Project management is a key component of this position ensuring that design standards are updated and communicated, and new installations are managed. Additionally, this position oversees day-to-day systems administration as well as the maintenance and repair of critical security equipment including the coordination of university vendors and working closely with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of demonstrated and satisfactory experience in administrating integrated security platforms. Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED/equivalent and fifteen (15) years' experience.
- Low voltage certifications or experience required.
- Advanced knowledge with card access systems with knowledge of HID readers, iCLASS and Seos credentials, Wiegand and OSDP protocols, and Mercury controller/interface hardware. Must be able to effortlessly determine what type of electrified hardware is needed for each unique installation.
- Advanced knowledge with ONVIF compliant video systems and cameras. Must be able to properly specify cameras based on unique needs of each installation including resolution, lens type, lighting, field of view, IP rating, vandal rating, and compression.
- Demonstrated experience with SIP technology.
- Must hold or be capable of attaining Lenel certification
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Must be flexible with regard to work schedule – potential evening and weekend hours.
- The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
- Proficiency in computer software programs including Lenel OnGuard, IndigoVision Control Center, Avigilon Unity, Alertus, and Motorola Customer Programming Software (CPS) are highly considered.
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft SQL queries.
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This position is benefited, full-time and SEIU professional union in grade P22. Salary is anticipated at $125,000, with P22 range of min. $103,747, 25th quartile of $119,309 and midpoint of $134,871.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
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Salary : $103,747 - $125,000