Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking a Senior Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant (AMAG Symmetry) in Charlotte, NC, with hybrid or remote availability for critical support events. The role demands senior expertise in enterprise PACS implementations, integration, and ongoing operations across multi-site environments.

The ideal candidate brings decade-plus hands-on experience with AMAG Symmetry, plus deep knowledge of PACS architecture, badge provisioning, alarms, readers, controllers, and field

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with enterprise PACS, including implementation and upgrades.
• Hands-on AMAG Symmetry experience, including administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PACS architecture, badge management, provisioning, alarms, readers, controllers, and FC panels.
• Strong SQL Server experience and familiarity with APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Proven ability to support highly available, multi-site systems and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the implementation, integration, and support of a next-generation enterprise PACS platform.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and project teams.
• Collaborate with the vendor to ensure a scalable, secure, and supportable solution.

Skills

PACS experience

AMAG Symmetry

PACS architecture

SQL Server

APIs & integrations

Multi-site operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Client: Cognizant US

Title: Senior Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant (AMAG Symmetry)

Location: Charlotte, NChybrid

Hybrid / Remote with availability for critical support events

USC, GC, H1B

Objective

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior Physical Access Control System (PACS) consultant to provide technical leadership for the implementation, integration, and support of a next-generation enterprise access control platform. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the business and project teams, working closely with the selected vendor to ensure a scalable, secure, and supportable solution.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with enterprise PACS platforms, preferably AMAG Symmetry, along with strong integration, architecture, and operational support expertise. The individual should be comfortable working across physical security, application architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise integrations.

• Must Have Skills:
  10+ years of experience supporting, upgrading and implementing enterprise Physical Access Control Systems (PACS)
  Strong hands-on experience with AMAG Symmetry (highly preferred), that might include Symmetry administration, implementation, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  Experience with PACS architecture, badge management, access provisioning, alarms, readers, controllers, and Field Control Panels
  Experience working with PACS vendors, system integrators, and implementation teams.
  Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience
  Experience with enterprise application integrations and APIs
  Experience supporting highly available, multi-site systems.
  Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

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