Systems Engineer (Security)

Custom Computer Specialists•Hauppauge, NY

12h

About The Position

The Systems Engineer is responsible for technical ownership, design, coordination, implementation, and successful execution of network and physical security integration projects, from initial construction survey through final project closeout. The position combines enterprise network engineering with advanced video surveillance and physical security systems expertise, particularly Genetec Security Center, Genetec Omnicast, and IP video surveillance. The engineer works with project teams, contractors, security vendors, and technology partners to design and implement secure, scalable, highly available network and video surveillance environments. Duties include conducting construction and security surveys; reviewing architectural and engineering drawings; developing network and camera designs; validating camera placement and coverage; preparing Bills of Materials; reviewing MDF/IDF telecommunications spaces; overseeing field integration; and producing accurate as-built and CADD documentation. The role also involves hands-on implementation and troubleshooting of Genetec systems and their underlying network infrastructure. Serving as a security technical lead within the field engineering team, the Systems Engineer mentors technical staff, coordinates vendors, drives process improvements, implements automation, and maintains consistent communication. The role requires strong technical judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic construction and technology environment. The standard schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During school breaks, summer months, or as business operations require, the schedule may change to 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Employees must maintain a flexible schedule and may work adjusted hours to meet project timelines, construction schedules, deployments, maintenance windows, emergency response, or other operational needs. Travel throughout New York City's five boroughs and reporting to Long Island Headquarters are required; the role may change to reporting to headquarters only.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, network integration, field implementation, and technical documentation.
Genetec Security Center / Omnicast Technical Certification.
Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting enterprise IP video surveillance systems.
Hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center and/or Omnicast, including system configuration, camera integration, video recording, troubleshooting, and system validation.
Strong understanding of video surveillance architecture, including IP cameras, video management systems, recording infrastructure, network connectivity, storage, bandwidth, and PoE requirements.
Experience troubleshooting Genetec and IP surveillance issues across application, server, camera, and network layers.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Commitment to advancing technical expertise and pursuing Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification as part of continued professional development.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Ability to work in active and new construction environments conducting surveys, inspections, installations, testing, and network/security integration activities.
Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing 10 pounds or more and safely use ladders when required.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction blueprints throughout the design and construction process.
Experience analyzing architectural and engineering drawings, particularly electrical, telecommunications, low-voltage, security, camera, and data infrastructure layouts.
Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, WLAN, firewalls, PoE, and network segmentation.
Hands-on experience designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WLAN environments.
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco and Cisco Meraki technologies.
Experience performing Cisco IOS and network device firmware upgrades and downgrades.
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within engineering and IT operations.
Experience developing or maintaining scripts for technical, administrative, reporting, or engineering automation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision-making skills across network, server, application, camera, and physical infrastructure layers.
Strong attention to detail and ability to document network and security configurations, designs, installations, changes, and project activities accurately.
Ability to coordinate security vendors, installation contractors, equipment deliveries, and multiple technical workstreams while maintaining schedules and quality requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, provide technical leadership in the field, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
Advanced hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise Genetec Security Center environments.
Experience with Genetec Security Center architecture, Directory and Archiver roles, video management, camera integrations, recording infrastructure, and system health monitoring.
Experience designing large-scale IP video surveillance environments.
Experience integrating multiple camera manufacturers and models with Genetec platforms.
Experience troubleshooting video quality, recording, bandwidth, storage, camera connectivity, and security-system performance issues.
Extensive experience supporting network and physical security projects within NYC DOE school buildings or administrative facilities.
Experience coordinating physical security integrators and validating security system installations against approved designs.
Experience with CADD software and developing or modifying network and security as-built drawings.
Experience developing automation using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar scripting and automation technologies.
Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers or technicians, and implementing standardized engineering and security processes.
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health certification, or ability to obtain the required certification before performing applicable construction-site work.
Knowledge of NYC DOE DIIT and SCA network, security, construction, and technology implementation standards.

Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership, resource planning, coordination, and oversight for assigned network and physical security integration projects from construction survey through integration and closeout.
Implement, configure, test, and troubleshoot IP video surveillance, physical security infrastructure, enterprise networks, and wireless systems.
Support Genetec Security Center and Omnicast environments and ensure solutions meet customer, project, security, and infrastructure requirements.
Conduct construction and security surveys and review architectural and engineering drawings.
Develop network and camera designs and validate camera placement and coverage requirements.
Prepare Bills of Materials and review MDF/IDF telecommunications spaces.
Oversee field integration and coordinate vendors, contractors, equipment deliveries, and technical workstreams.
Produce accurate as-built and CADD documentation.
Mentor technical staff, provide technical leadership in the field, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement and develop or maintain scripts to automate processes.
Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, designs, installations, changes, and project activities.
Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining project schedules and quality requirements.