Security Apps Tech Lead – Global Platform & Automation

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to oversee the engineering, integration, modernization, and operational reliability of global physical security platforms. The role combines leadership with hands‑on technical delivery across security applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.

You will partner with Global Security, Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, and third‑party providers to deliver scalable, compliant solutions, while driving incident response, testing, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of related experience, including at least three years supporting system integrations, automation, software development, or scripting solutions.
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with enterprise physical security platforms such as Genetec Security Center, Software House, CURE, enterprise video management systems, Envoy Visitor Management, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated experience engineering and supporting enterprise applications in complex, highly available environments.
• Working knowledge of application architecture, APIs, databases, operating systems, networks, authentication, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience leading technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and lifecycle or modernization initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and lifecycle management for physical security applications, servers, middleware, databases, and related infrastructure.
• Review and approve solution architecture, technical designs, system configurations, and implementation approaches.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise IT, cybersecurity, risk, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with Vanguard’s enterprise security strategy and architecture standards.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, reference architectures, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, upgrade, and integration of physical security technologies across global locations.
• Provide technical oversight for access control, video management, intrusion detection, visitor management, and connected security devices.
• Design, develop, and support APIs, interfaces, and automated workflows between physical security platforms and enterprise systems, including identity and HR services, network services, databases, and service management tools.
• Coordinate implementation activities with internal technology teams, Global Security stakeholders, and authorized third‑party partners.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud‑enabled, API‑driven, and automated security technology solutions that improve scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Validate solutions through structured testing, technical acceptance, and production‑readiness reviews.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for global physical security applications, integrations, and supporting services.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across application, database, operating system, middleware, and network layers.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Engineer for availability, resilience, recoverability, performance, and supportability.
• Support incident, problem, change, release, and configuration management processes.
• Maintain accurate system inventories, support procedures, architecture artifacts, and operational documentation.
• Monitor developments in physical security, cloud, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, reliability, security, efficiency, and user experience.
• Lead or contribute to platform modernization, lifecycle remediation, and technology migration initiatives.
• Participate in system testing, validation, control assessments, and lifecycle inspections.
• Develop reusable engineering practices, mentor engineers, and promote technical excellence through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Automation

APIs

Scripting

Cybersecurity controls

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Software House

Video Management Systems

Envoy Visitor Management

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to oversee the engineering, integration, modernization, and operational reliability of global physical security platforms. The role combines leadership with hands‑on technical delivery across security applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.

You will partner with Global Security, Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, and third‑party providers to deliver scalable, compliant solutions, while driving incident response, testing, and