Zachary Redecker
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Security Professional who is proficient at installing and troubleshooting access control, cameras, security, and networking equipment. Excellent time management skills with proven ability to work effectively. Seeking opportunity to apply organizational skills and continually extend knowledge of physical security equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Systems Analyst
The Ohio State University, Office of Student Life
Columbus, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as a subject matter expert to provide recommendations and participate in the overall design of CCTV and other physical security systems in collaboration with BuckID, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and FOD Lock and Key Services Access Control and Alarm Monitoring Systems (FOD-LKS ACAMS)
- Work with management and other relevant stakeholders to define the appropriate standards, policies, procedures, software toolsets, and supporting peripherals to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of CCTV and VMS environments
- Analyze user requirements and recommends specific hardware and software solutions; develops and implements solutions to address business problems.
- Assists with project management and the coordination of vendor installations of security equipment in collaboration with BuckID and Student Life Planning, Projects and Space Management (SL-PPSM); oversees the commissioning of all CCTV/VMS and related security systems in Student Life facilities.
- Install, configure and coordinate the support of CCTV and other related physical security equipment installed across Student Life facilities
- Coordinate technology lifecycle and preventative maintenance procedures to ensure systems and processes are implemented to support business needs and ensure overall system reliability
- Coordinate and lead end-user training
- Research new security technology and recommends equipment purchases to SLTS and BuckID leadership
- Supervise assigned student employee(s) to assist with execution of preventative maintenance program
- Provides additional security and event support as requested by Student Life leadership
Security Systems Technician
The Ohio State University, Office of Student Life
Columbus, Ohio
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Assist the Security Systems Manager who is responsible for managing all physical security equipment (security cameras, physical security systems, duress buttons, voice/intercom, door readers) for the 6.2 million square feet of Student Life maintained facilities on the Columbus and regional campuses.
- Work with Student Life project planning and construction groups to design and implement security projects to meet standards to enhance building security.
- Assist with maintaining and programming of Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) applications, related alarm applications including temporary alarm systems, and intercom/voice solutions.
- Manage equipment & system application life-cycles including the preventative maintenance and replacement schedule for physical security equipment.
- Conduct basic trouble shooting to repair equipment, and coordinate vendor installations and repairs.
- Commissioning of CCTV and security systems
- Process requests for video review in accordance with university policy
- Coordinate and lead equipment and system training and provides technical guidance for appropriate Student Life staff
- Serve as a liaison and assist Department of Public Safety on technical matters
- Created and implemented preventative maintenance program for 1300+ cameras.
Lead Security Technician
NCSU - Security Applications And Technologies
Raleigh, NC
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Support IP networked voice, data, and video systems including intercom, emergency communication, surveillance, biometrics, access control, duress/intrusion, environmental sensors, gate controls, and remote monitoring technologies.
- Assist Project Managers by aiding in the design and application of security equipment.
- Quote and manage internal projects completed by in house technicians.
- Communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, university partners and security liaisons.
- Maintain inventory for both service and project related material.
- Program card access, cameras, and intrusion systems using CCURE 9000, Genetec, Compass, SIMS III, MorphoManager.
- Assist IT and Applications teams with networking equipment, network troubleshooting, device IPAM registration and application administration
- Research and test new security technologies including but not limited to Body Cameras, Biometric Readers, and API Integrations with Genetec, and CCURE 9000.
- Assist technicians with advanced troubleshooting on complex issues
Security Technician
NCSU - Security Applications And Technologies
Raleigh, NC
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Support IP networked voice, data, and video systems including intercom, emergency communication, surveillance, biometrics, access control, duress/intrusion, environmental sensors, gate controls, and remote monitoring technologies.
- Install and repair low voltage and network technologies and supporting wiring.
- Troubleshoot issues with low-voltage devices by applying step-by-step diagnostic processes to wiring alongside existing programming effectively to achieve a resolution in a timely manner and restore functionality across the NC State campus.
- Communicate effectively with security liaisons and university partners.
- Program card access, cameras, and intrusion systems using CCURE 9000, Genetec, Compass, SIMS III, MorphoManager, as well as handheld tech programming tools and system keypad on Honeywell IDS panels.
Exercise Controller (Contractor)
Disaster Demons Emergency Management Group LTD
Nelsonville, OH
05.2018 - Current
- Observe and manage downrange operations and personnel safety during all scales of emergency exercises.
- Design physical exercise sites and the path the exercise should go to meet criteria placed by the contract agency.
- Make decisions to alter an exercise during operations to get it to the resolution needed for completion to design and evaluation points when needed.
Education
Diploma -
Nelsonville-York High School
Nelsonville, Oh05.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Analytical decision making
- Information security
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Inventory management
- Hardware and software installation
- C-CURE 9000
- Genetec
- Honeywell Compass
- Low voltage diagnostics/troubleshooting
- General electric knowledge
- Morpho Manger
Certification
Electronic Security Association National Training School
- Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Software House
- C-Cure 9000 System Installer/Maintainer
Genetec
- SC-ETC-001-5.8 Security Center - Enterprise Technical Certification
- SC-OTC-002-5.8 Security Center - Omnicast Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting
- SC-OTC-001+SC-STC-001-5.11 - Security Center Omnicast & Synergis Recertification Training
North Carolina State University
- FY2021 PCI Technical Security Awareness Training
- Returning to Campus Safely during Covid-19
- PCard Training for Cardholders
- Fall Prevention
EverFi
- Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace
- Managing Bias
Sunbelt Rentals
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Training - Boom Lifts 3b
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Training - Scissor Lifts 3a
FEMA
- IS.00130.a - How to be an Exercise Evaluator
- IS.00139.a - Exercise Design and Development
- IS.00240.b - Leadership and Influence
- IS.00241.b - Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS.00700.a - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS.00800.c - National Response Framework
Timeline
Security Systems Analyst
The Ohio State University, Office of Student Life
08.2024 - Current
Security Systems Technician
The Ohio State University, Office of Student Life
10.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Security Technician
NCSU - Security Applications And Technologies
01.2022 - 10.2022
Security Technician
NCSU - Security Applications And Technologies
06.2019 - 01.2022
Exercise Controller (Contractor)
Disaster Demons Emergency Management Group LTD
05.2018 - Current
Diploma -
Nelsonville-York High School
Electronic Security Association National Training School
- Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Software House
- C-Cure 9000 System Installer/Maintainer
Genetec
- SC-ETC-001-5.8 Security Center - Enterprise Technical Certification
- SC-OTC-002-5.8 Security Center - Omnicast Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting
- SC-OTC-001+SC-STC-001-5.11 - Security Center Omnicast & Synergis Recertification Training
North Carolina State University
- FY2021 PCI Technical Security Awareness Training
- Returning to Campus Safely during Covid-19
- PCard Training for Cardholders
- Fall Prevention
EverFi
- Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace
- Managing Bias
Sunbelt Rentals
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Training - Boom Lifts 3b
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Training - Scissor Lifts 3a
FEMA
- IS.00130.a - How to be an Exercise Evaluator
- IS.00139.a - Exercise Design and Development
- IS.00240.b - Leadership and Influence
- IS.00241.b - Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS.00700.a - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS.00800.c - National Response Framework
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