Website Cento Group
With almost two decades of expertise, Cento stands as an unrivalled global market leader in recruitment for the Building Services sector. Our reputation is built on forging strategic partnerships, delving into client culture for tailored recruitment. We don't just source top-tier talent; we ensure each placement aligns seamlessly with client objectives. Beyond that, we prioritise our candidates, fostering an environment that values their aspirations and career growth.
Senior Systems Administrator – M&A Integration
Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)
Type: Full-time
Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 + bonus and benefits
The Company
A global leader in enterprise cloud software, serving businesses of every size worldwide. The organisation continues to grow through acquisition, and its corporate security function plays a central role in bringing each new business safely into the fold.
The Role
A newly created, high-visibility individual contributor role reporting directly to the Director, Physical Security Systems & Technology. You’ll own the integration of acquired sites into the company’s physical security ecosystem – assessing what’s in place, building the plan, leading the meetings and getting every stakeholder aligned. This isn’t a people-management role, but it does call for real program leadership: you’ll steer projects and teams across the business without line-managing them.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the integration of acquired sites’ physical security systems (access control, CCTV/VMS, intrusion, intercom and supporting infrastructure) into the corporate platform.
- Run site assessments and gap analyses, then build and own integration roadmaps, timelines and budgets.
- Act as program/project lead – chairing meetings, driving actions and keeping multiple integrations on track.
- Be the go-to systems expert, advising on architecture, standards, migrations and complex troubleshooting.
- Build strong relationships with acquired-site teams, IT, Facilities, Security Operations, integrators and vendors.
- Work with IT on network, server and cybersecurity requirements for security systems.
- Document standards, configurations and processes so integrations are repeatable at scale.
- Report progress, risks and decisions to the Director and wider leadership.
Requirements
- Senior-level, broad expertise across enterprise physical security systems and their IT/network dependencies.
- Proven experience as a PM or program lead – running meetings, workstreams and cross-functional projects.
- Confident and vocal in meetings, able to influence stakeholders at every level.
- Strong relationship builder who earns trust quickly with new teams.
- Experience with system migrations, consolidations or M&A integrations is highly desirable.
- Manufacturer certifications on major platforms (e.g. Lenel, C•CURE, Genetec, Milestone or equivalent) a plus.
- Enterprise, multi-site or global end-user experience preferred; PMP or similar certification a plus.
Package
- $110,000 – $125,000 base salary plus incentive/bonus plan
- Paid holiday and vacation
- Health and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
