Corporate Security Engineering – Lead Engineer Role

BNY Mellon; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon seeks a Corporate Security Engineering - Lead Engineer to own Genetec-based security platforms, driving global deployments for access control and video. You will lead a high‑caliber engineering team, manage end‑to‑end operations, and migrate from legacy systems with careful planning and stakeholder coordination.

The role requires deep Windows/Linux administration, scripting (PowerShell, Python), and strong networking and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in physical security engineering and 3-5+ years leading global teams.
• Hands-on Genetec Security solutions architecture and operations at enterprise scale.
• Experience migrating from legacy PACS/CCTV to Genetec with cutover planning.
• Strong Windows and Linux server administration with automation scripting.
• Solid networking, cybersecurity practices, and SIEM integrations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing global team of engineers for access control and video platforms.
• Provide end-to-end management of Genetec Security Center deployments worldwide.
• Plan migrations from legacy systems, including cutover strategies and onboarding.
• Coordinate system updates, firmware patches, and change control activities.
• Support incident handling and break/fix across Physical Security applications.
• Evaluate emerging tech like biometrics and video analytics; track KPIs/OKRs.

Skills

Genetec Security solutions

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity practices

SIEM integrations

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Genetec Security Center

C-CURE 9000

Victor

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.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role ofCorporate Security Engineering - Lead Engineerto 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 BNY’s Corporate Security team globally. This role is in New York, NY (4 days in-office expected).

• In this role, you’ll 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, we’re 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 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.

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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.