
Security Systems Administrator
Skokie, Illinois
Security Systems Administrator
Skokie, Illinois Position: Type Full Time Req ID: 2025-1399340 Date posted: 07/01/2025Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.
Starting Salary: $52,000 / year with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and life insurance.
Must have 3+ years of security or security systems experience. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma. Associate's degree preferred.
Ideal candidates are comfortable with technology, Microsoft Office, have good communication skills, and have a passion for providing good customer service.
As the world's largest private security firm, Allied Universal offers incredible growth opportunity in the security industry! 800,000+ employees and growing!
Allied Universal® is hiring a Client Services Project Support Manager. The Client Services Project Support Manager is primarily responsible for providing project, administration, and technical writing support for the client’s security programs, which include communications, governance, globalization, compliance, operational accountability, and strategic planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and support ongoing client projects as assigned, and assist with implementation where necessary
- Project management; manage implementation of new and upgraded badging systems; coordinate with internal groups, communicate statement of work, obtain budget approvals, hold vendors accountable for meeting deadlines, liaise between vendor and customer and negotiate deadlines; oversee quality assurance and schedule inspections; provide expert-level recommendations on continued use of vendors; recommend other vendors for performing service; coordinate calls for reporting status updates; determine when project deadlines are in jeopardy and escalate to customer
- Prepare regular reports and updates for senior client management on the status of projects and other support activities, including project status, remediation efforts, and key metrics
- Review data and information generated by projects and functions and prepare information materials for briefing and review sessions; preparation may include data entry, report creation, programming, audits, and budget support
- Conduct special projects that can include statistical gatherings and analysis, support of quality control programs, marketing and other administrative projects as needed (reiteration of above)
- Provide support researching various topics to compile background information, reports and metrics relating to projects supported- identify vendors – access and materials requirements
- Create and format formal communications, status reports, Power Point presentations, spreadsheets, and other necessary documents
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in project administrative support and/or management
- Work history demonstrating each of the following:
- Strong business writing skills
- Advanced computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications (especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to change
- Ability to work independently with minimum oversight
- Ability to work successfully across a diverse group of people
- Basic journalism skills with the ability to deliver content across multiple platforms
- Proofreading and editorial skills
- Ability to work and resolve issues remotely with minimal supervision
- Ability to drive projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, problem solve and find creative solutions
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to function effectively in high pressure situations
- Self-motivated and forward thinking
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
- Experience in executing group projects with international client partners and team members
- College degree in Business, Project Management, or other administrative management field
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Culture
- OUR CORE VALUES MAKE US PHENOMENAL:
Trusted, Reliable, Forward-Thinking, Courageous, Caring, Nimble and Responsive - Our shared sense of duty to our customers and to one another, a dedication to a customer experience that is an industry standard
- Our relationships are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day.
Career Path
Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Regional President
- Regional Vice President
- General Manager
- Branch Manager
- Director of Operations
- Client Manager
- Operations Manager
- Account Manager
We do exciting and fulfilling work that protects people and assets, and that feels good
Rewards
From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, Generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.
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Healthcare (Medical/Dental/ Vision)
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Service Anniversary Bonus
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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Employee Discount Program
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