Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer Role

About the role

We are seeking a future team member for the role of Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering team. This role is in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing global team of engineers responsible for designing, deploying, and operating physical security platforms (access control and video).
• Provide end-to-end system management for our global Genetec Security Center (Access Control / Video) installation.
• Drive the migration to Genetec from legacy systems (e.g., C-CURE, Victor), including architecture, cutover planning, device onboarding, integrations, data/credential migrations, and stakeholder communications.
• Plan and execute system updates, firmware upgrades, and patches; validate rollback plans and change records.
• Support break/fix and incident management across the Physical Security application space.
• Onboard and implement emerging technology solutions such as biometrics and video analytics offerings.
• Establish and report on KPIs/OKRs (uptime, MTTR, change success rate, SLA adherence, backlog throughput) and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Physical Security operations, Network/Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk/Compliance, and Facilities/Real Estate to align platform capabilities with business needs and controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in physical security engineering, with 3–5+ years leading engineering teams or managing a global/remote team.
• Hands-on expertise with Genetec Security solutions, including architecture/design, configuration, device onboarding, and operations at enterprise scale.
• Experience migrating from legacy PACS/CCTV platforms (e.g., Software House CCURE 9000, Victor Video) to Genetec, including cutover strategies and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong Windows and Linux server administration skills; proficiency with SQL, PowerShell, and at least one additional scripting language (e.g., Python) for automation and API integrations.
• Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, multicast/unicast, QoS, VPN, and firewall concepts; experience collaborating with network teams to design resilient architectures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, vulnerability management, identity/access governance, and logging/SIEM integrations; ability to partner effectively with Cyber and Risk/Compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; comfortable driving outcomes across business and technology partners.

Qualifications

While not specified, candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Skills

Proficiency in Genetec Security products, strong technical skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Benefits

Details of benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. These may include:

• Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
• Compensation and benefits packages rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This role can be in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL (4 days in-office expected).