Airport Security Systems Administrator - APSSA 0616 VG#01

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Airport Security Systems Administrator

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19113
Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Computer and Information Systems Management

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Airport Security Systems Administrator to support and manage an enterprise Access Control System (ACS) powered by Honeywell ProWatch. This mission-critical role ensures the reliability, security, and continuous availability of access control systems that support operations, public safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support the Honeywell ProWatch Access Control System
• Monitor system performance, health, and availability to meet high uptime requirements
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for access control incidents and escalated issues
• Manage access provisioning, badge credentials, user roles, schedules, access levels, and zones
• Support integrations with identity management, CCTV, alarm systems, and other security platforms
• Perform routine maintenance, software updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues involving controllers, panels, readers, and servers
• Coordinate with security teams, facilities, vendors, and system integrators
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and audit records
• Support compliance audits, regulatory requirements, and investigations
• Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience administering enterprise access control or physical security systems
• Hands-on experience with Honeywell ProWatch or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of access control concepts (credentials, access levels, schedules, zones, policies)
• Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability environments
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments, databases, and network connectivity
• Proven troubleshooting skills across integrated security systems and hardware components
• Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Honeywell ProWatch Certification
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) or related certifications
• Experience in regulated environments such as airports, transportation, or government
• Familiarity with CCTV, video management systems, alarm monitoring, and identity management integrations

Required Skills

• Honeywell ProWatch administration
• Access control and physical security systems
• Windows Server support
• System monitoring and troubleshooting
• Security compliance and auditing
• Network integrations
• Technical documentation
• Stakeholder and vendor coordination

Additional Information

• 6-month contract assignment
• Enterprise security systems environment
• High-availability, mission-critical support role
• Cross-functional collaboration required

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.