Job Description Summary

As a Security System Platform Engineer you will be responsible for the design, installation, programming, management, maintenance, performance and reporting metrics associated with Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems and CCTV security system platforms. You must ensure that all platforms, including the associated documentation, standard operating procedures and training, are current with business and regulatory standards.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design access control, intrusion detection and CCTV systems through the use of CAD in accordance with regulatory, industry and business standards.
• Conduct the requirement gathering in the design and maintenance of systems
• Manage the installation, programming and maintenance of access control, intrusion detection and CCTV systems coordinating with facilities personnel and third-party suppliers.
• Design, develop and maintain approval workflow systems to support employee access authorization using pre-defined company tools.
• Provide user training and maintain standard operating procedures for system users.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering or Technology or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in this field.
• 5+ years of work experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and accountability in security system platform management at an industrial security facility, government facility or business, preferably in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity in the use of CAD or similar design related software.
• Experience in system platform management associated with ICD705, 32CFRPart117, UL2050.
• Expertise in the design, installation, programming, hardware management and performance management of Lenel OnGuard or similar access control.
• Demonstrated knowledge in development of risk assessments techniques.
• Proven ability to self-manage and independently drive performance in a challenging environment. 
• Must have the ability to prioritize, manage third party suppliers and coordinate with internal resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management and analytical skills. 
• Advanced computer skills/literacy and experience working with digital online databases.
• Must be available for an on-call rotation to respond to system platform failures and or SRCM-related crises/emergencies.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in IT system administrator or engineering management.
• Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors – Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional qualifications and or training with the following manufacturers & products:
  • Lenel Onguard
  • Verint
  • Support Central
  • Tableau
  • Security Information Systems
  • Security Information Management Systems
• Expertise in the design, installation, programming, hardware management and performance management of Lenel OnGuard access control.
• Application of LEAN Principals.
• Project Management skills & tools.
• Independent thinker, capable of identifying emerging issues and recommending appropriate mitigation. 
• Prior working knowledge in Cyber security or having cyber security fundamentals.
• Client server system level mindset.
• Fundamentals of cloud computing.
• Active/Current secret or above clearance

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000 USD, annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage