City Of New York

SENIOR ARCHITECT GENETEC SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

City Of New York$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field with 6 years of related experience; or 10 years of related experience with any degree.
  • Experience in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture, and/or IT infrastructure systems required.
  • Proven expertise in managing large-scale IT projects and environments.
  • Strong background in installed and supported security technologies, notably Genetec solutions.
  • Experience mentoring and training junior IT staff is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee a hybrid security infrastructure across multiple locations.
  • Architect and design federated security system deployments while ensuring high availability and hardening against cybersecurity threats.
  • Collaborate with division leadership on developing long-term CCTV strategies, ensuring adaptability towards Security-as-a-Service.
  • Install, configure, and maintain critical Genetec components and perform ongoing system monitoring and disaster recovery planning.
  • Lead security infrastructure projects, coordinating with various teams and integrating junior staff into the operational workflow.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
  • Flexible work hours and options for remote work.
Full Job Description
Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) Senior IT Architect, to function as Senior Architect Genetec Security Administrator, who will: - Manage a large-scale, multi-site hybrid environment consisting of Directory, Archiver, and Failover servers, cloud access control, wired IP cameras, and advanced applications such as biometrics, body cameras (BWC), and video analytics. - Lead large-scale infrastructure projects, act as a subject matter expert (SME), mentor junior staff, and ensure that the security infrastructure is reliable, resilient, and prepared for future AI- and cloud-based solution rollouts. The key responsibilities are: architect and design enterprise-wide federated Genetec Security Center deployments, including high-availability configurations, SQL mirroring, and cybersecurity hardening. - Partner with the division lead to support long-term CCTV strategy development, including benchmark analysis, value modeling, and transformation planning; guide the organization toward CCTV Security-as-a-Service, ensuring scalability and sustainability. - Install, configure, and maintain Genetec Directory, Archiver, and Failover servers; manage Synergis cloud access control systems, wired IP cameras, and Genetec storage infrastructure ; perform proactive monitoring, issue resolution, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability support; implement video retention strategies, encryption, watermarking, and mobile access features. - Lead and oversee large-scale security infrastructure projects, from design to implementation; coordinate with contractors, integrators, and internal IT, database, and facilities teams and provide mentorship, coaching, and training to junior Genetec administrators, building a skilled support team. - Ensure system compliance with agency and cybersecurity standards, including scheduled patching and updates; create and maintain detailed system diagrams, operational documentation, and reporting dashboards and provide audit logs, usage reports, and system performance reviews to leadership and oversight agencies. Hours/Shift: 9:00AM-5:00PM SENIOR IT ARCHITECT - 95711 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Additional Information

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