Physical Security Systems Engineer

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking a Senior Physical Security Access Control (PACS) Consultant with AMAG Symmetry expertise in Charlotte, NC. The role involves technical leadership for implementation, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise access control solutions.

The ideal candidate will have deep PACS experience, strong integration skills, and the ability to collaborate with vendors and project teams. The candidate should be comfortable working across physical security, application architecture,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise PACS implementations and upgrades.
• Strong AMAG Symmetry experience (administration, upgrades, troubleshooting).
• Experience with PACS architecture, badge management, access provisioning and alarms.

Skills

PACS implementation

AMAG Symmetry

PACS architecture

Vendors & SI coordination

SQL Server

APIs & integrations

Multi-site support

Troubleshooting & docs

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