Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer Role

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Lead Engineer for Corporate Security Engineering in New York City. The role involves managing the engineering implementation of software platforms for Physical Security, focusing on Genetec solutions for access control and CCTV.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in physical security, team leadership experience, and expertise with Genetec. This position requires strong communication skills to collaborate with various teams and is expected to offer a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in physical security engineering, with 3–5+ years leading teams.
• Hands-on expertise with Genetec Security solutions.
• Experience migrating from legacy PACS/CCTV platforms to Genetec.
• Strong Windows and Linux server administration skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing global team of engineers.
• Provide system management for Genetec Security Center.
• Drive migration to Genetec from legacy systems.
• Execute system updates and firmware upgrades.
• Onboard and implement emerging technology solutions.

Skills

Physical security engineering

Team leadership

Genetec Security solutions

Windows and Linux server administration

Scripting (SQL, PowerShell, Python)

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity practices

Communication skills

Job description

Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer Role

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering team in New York City. The role focuses on owning 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. This position is in New York, NY (4 days in‑office expected).

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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Base salary for this position is expected to be between $104,000 and $228,000 per year at the commencement of employment, determined individually based on experience and market location. The compensation package 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.