What you’ll be doing
• Lead architectural design for large-scale physical security systems (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid).
• Define technical vision, roadmap, and architectural blueprints for secure, scalable solutions.
• Translate business and security requirements into robust technical designs and E2E solutions across interacting systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and clients to define and deliver secure, reliable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in development, PoCs, and code reviews in Python, Java, .NET and Rust.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party security solutions, SDKs, and APIs (e.g., VMS, ACS, identity platforms).
• Architect edge computing solutions include device firmware, analytics pipelines, and secure comms.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, physical security (information security) best practices, data privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Author architectural documentation including HLDs, LLDs, deployment diagrams, and integration guides.
• Mentor junior architects and developers on technical and architectural best practices
Skills and Experience
• Solid experience in software development and architecture, with experience in physical security systems.
• Strong hands-on coding skills in Python, Java, .NETand Rust and in-depth understanding of Database systems – Oracle, MSSQL, PGSQL
• Proven experience in designing and deploying systems involving:
o Access control systems (ACS)
o Video surveillance (VMS/NVRs)
o Perimeter and intrusion detection
o Identity and credential management
• Deep understanding of network protocols, IoT security, edge computing, and cloud-native services.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, and secure communication practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of PACS – Chubb, CCURE, Genetec and ability to work with the respective SDKs
• Prior involvement in system integration projects, working with multi-vendor platforms and SDKs.
Benefits
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes