PERSHING CUSTODY OPS EMEA is hiring a Lead Engineer for Corporate Security Engineering. You will be responsible for the engineering implementation of software platforms that power Physical Security business partners globally. Your primary focus will be operating, engineering, and migrating to Genetec solutions for Access Control and CCTV, while also working with non-Genetec solutions.
What You'll Do
- 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 the 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.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in physical security engineering.
- 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 C•CURE 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.
Technical Stack
- Genetec Security Center
- Windows Server
- Linux Server
- SQL
- PowerShell
- Python
- TCP/IP
- VPN
Team & Environment
You will lead a global team of engineers and be part of the Corporate Engineering team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $104,000 - $228,000 per year
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model and is based in New York, NY.
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