Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant

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

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking a Senior Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant based in Charlotte. The role focuses on technical leadership for implementing, integrating, and supporting a next-generation PACS platform.

You will collaborate with vendors and project teams to deliver a scalable and secure solution. The candidate should have deep hands-on PACS experience, especially with AMAG Symmetry, and strong capabilities in integration, architecture, and operational support across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise PACS experience.
• Strong AMAG Symmetry expertise including admin, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PACS architecture, badge management, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the implementation, integration, and support of a next-generation enterprise PACS platform.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and project teams and coordinate with the selected vendor.
• Ensure a scalable, secure, and supportable solution across physical security, enterprise integrations, and cloud contexts.

Skills

PACS experience

AMAG Symmetry

Symmetry administration

PACS integration

SQL Server

APIs & integrations

Multi-site support

Troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

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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