Corporate Security Engineering - Lead Engineer Role

BNY Mellon

$104K — $228K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in physical security engineering and 3-5+ years of team leadership experience.
  • Hands-on expertise in Genetec Security solutions for enterprise implementation.
  • Proven experience in migrating from legacy physical access control and CCTV systems to Genetec.
  • Strong skills in Windows and Linux server administration, with proficiency in SQL and PowerShell.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols and collaboration with network engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and identity/access governance management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global team of engineers for physical security platform design and operation.
  • Oversee the management of the global Genetec Security Center installation.
  • Drive migration efforts from legacy systems to Genetec, including cutover planning and stakeholder management.
  • Plan system updates and validate rollback plans for security software platforms.
  • Implement emerging technologies like biometrics and video analytics within physical security systems.
  • Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for system management and improvement.
  • Collaborate with various teams to align security system capabilities with business requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive advantage programs designed to support employee well-being.
  • Company-sponsored benefit programs including healthcare and retirement options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Corporate Security Engineering - Lead Engineer Role

We9re 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. We are seeking an expert Engineer who is also a subject matter expert in Physical Security. You will own the Engineering implementation of the software platforms that power our Physical Security business partners globally, with a primary focus on operating, engineering, and migrating to Genetec solutions for Access Control and CCTV. You will also work with non-Genetec solutions that serve the needs of BNY9s Corporate Security team globally. This role is in New York, NY (4 days in-office expected).
  • In this role, you9ll make an impact in the following ways:
  • 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.
  • To be successful in this role, we9re seeking the following:
  • 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 Cb7 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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $104,000 and $228,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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