Senior Systems Engineer – Genetec (Access Control & Video Surveillance SME)

RL Controls•Woburn, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RL Controls is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Genetec SME to lead the design, integration, and lifecycle support of enterprise security platforms across transit vehicle and infrastructure environments. This role serves as the technical authority for Genetec Security Center , including video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis), AutoVu LPR, Sipelia, and associated headend server and storage architectures. The ideal candidate combines enterprise software architecture expertise with practical field experience deploying systems in complex, multi-site, and mobile environments (bus, rail, yards, stations, and communications facilities). This is a hands-on engineering leadership role responsible for design standards, integration strategy, commissioning, and technical mentorship.

Requirements

Genetec Security Center Certification (Technical Certification required; ETCP preferred)
8+ years in enterprise video surveillance and access control systems
5+ years hands-on Genetec system design and deployment
Experience with: Server virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V) SQL database management Network architecture (VLANs, multicast, QoS) Storage performance sizing (IOPS calculations)
Experience deploying systems in transit, transportation, or critical infrastructure environments
Strong working knowledge of: IP camera systems Access control panels LPR systems Intercom integrations
Ability to travel to project sites as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in transit environments (MBTA, WMATA, MTA, Amtrak, etc.)
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (NIST, CIS benchmarks)
Experience with mobile surveillance platforms
Familiarity with Lenel or other enterprise ACS platforms
NICET certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design Lead design of enterprise Genetec Security Center systems including: Omnicast (Video Management) Synergis (Access Control) AutoVu (License Plate Recognition) Sipelia (Intercom) Federation and multi-site architectures
Architect headend environments including: Virtualized and physical servers SQL database configurations NVR architectures Storage sizing and performance modeling Redundancy and failover strategies
Develop detailed design packages: Network topology diagrams Rack elevations Storage calculations Server specifications Cybersecurity segmentation strategies
Vehicle & Mobile Integration Design and integrate Genetec solutions with: Mobile video recorders Onboard vehicle networks LTE/5G/WiFi offload systems GPS and CAD/AVL integrations Vehicle health and monitoring systems Support LPR deployments on transit vehicles and fixed infrastructure. Develop standards for ruggedized and mobile deployment environments.
Infrastructure & Field Deployment Oversight Support installation teams during: Rack buildouts Commissioning System configuration Database setup Camera and access device onboarding Lead FAT/SAT testing. Troubleshoot complex multi-layer integration issues (network, database, server, edge devices). Develop configuration standards and commissioning checklists.
Integration & Interoperability Integrate Genetec with: Lenel (where applicable) PIDS systems Radio and dispatch systems Third-party analytics API-based integrations Support custom plug-in validation and third-party device certification. Review RFP specifications and develop compliance strategies.
Technical Leadership Serve as company-wide Genetec SME. Mentor engineers and field technicians. Establish engineering standards for: Server builds Cyber hardening Version control and upgrade management Licensing strategies Support bid development with: Architecture input BOM validation Risk identification Labor estimates