Role: Practice Lead & Physical Security Architect Duration: Contract to Hire Location: Remote work from home with 20% travel Role Overview Arganteal is seeking a Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead for a client to serve as a trusted strategic advisor and technical authority embedded with a premier global financial services client with a significant consumer banking footprint. This individual will function as the client’s principal technical partner—a right-hand resource to their physical security leadership—providing end-to-end architectural guidance across branch security technologies, surveillance infrastructure, and the underlying physical-layer networks that support them. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on expertise in enterprise-grade physical security systems deployed at scale across a geographically dispersed branch banking environment. This is a high-visibility, high-trust engagement requiring a practitioner who can operate with autonomy, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and drive both tactical execution and long-range technology roadmap development. Key Responsibilities Strategic Advisory & Practice Leadership - Serve as the primary physical security architecture advisor to the client’s security leadership, functioning as a day-to-day strategic and technical partner across all branch security technology initiatives. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive physical security technology roadmap aligned with the client’s enterprise security strategy, regulatory obligations, and branch expansion or consolidation plans. - Lead practice-level activities including standards development, reference architecture creation, technology evaluation, and vendor assessment for physical security platforms and components. - Provide executive-level briefings, technical recommendations, and decision-support documentation to senior client stakeholders, including CISO and corporate security leadership. Branch Security Technology Architecture - Architect, design, and provide technical oversight for branch surveillance systems including IP and analog camera systems, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Mobile Video Recorders (MVR). - Define standards for camera placement, coverage mapping, resolution requirements, retention policies, and recording schedules across diverse branch typologies (full-service, drive-through, in-store, and standalone). - Evaluate, recommend, and architect Video Management System (VMS) platforms, ensuring interoperability with existing enterprise security operations center (SOC) workflows and incident management processes. - Provide technical direction on emerging branch security technologies including video analytics, AI-driven threat detection, access control integration, and cloud-based surveillance platforms. Layer 1 Physical Network Infrastructure - Provide expert-level guidance on Layer 1 wiring infrastructure supporting physical security networks, including specification, design, and modification of coaxial cable runs (RG-59, RG-6, and Siamese configurations). - Define and enforce standards for proper electrical grounding and bonding of physical security systems in compliance with NEC, TIA/EIA, and client-specific requirements. - Spec, review, and approve cable pathway designs, termination standards, and signal integrity requirements for both new branch buildouts and retrofit/upgrade projects. - Collaborate with low-voltage contractors, general contractors, and client facilities teams to ensure Layer 1 installations meet architectural specifications and pass quality assurance inspections. - Troubleshoot and resolve signal degradation, grounding faults, and cable plant issues impacting surveillance system performance. - Provide supplemental Layer 2/Layer 3 network support for physical security systems as needed, including familiarity with VLANs, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and TCP/IP fundamentals as they relate to IP-based surveillance infrastructure. Team Leadership & Talent Development - Manage, develop, and mentor a team of field service technicians, engineers, and supervisors supporting physical security operations across the client’s branch environment. - Conduct performance reviews, establish individual development plans, and deliver ongoing training programs to ensure technical staff maintain required certifications and competencies. - Lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts for technical staff as the practice scales to meet evolving client demand. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the physical security practice. Operational Support - May periodically oversee day-to-day operational activities including troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and repair workflows for physical security systems as business needs require. - May support dispatching and scheduling of service technicians from time to time, particularly during peak deployment periods, system upgrades, or incident response scenarios. - Ensure compliance with company safety standards and established service procedures when engaged in operational oversight activities. Client Escalation & Relationship Management - Serve as the primary escalation point for physical security–related service issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with client stakeholders. - Monitor and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) specific to physical security system uptime, maintenance response, and incident resolution. - Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key client contacts across corporate security, facilities, and branch operations leadership. Engagement Delivery & Collaboration - Coordinate with internal teams including account leadership, project management, engineering, and supply chain to ensure seamless delivery of physical security solutions. - Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation including as-built diagrams, system architecture drawings, bill of materials, and standards guides. - Participate in site surveys, branch assessments, and periodic on-site reviews as part of the travel expectation (up to 20%). Qualifications Required - Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in physical security technology architecture, design, and implementation within large-scale enterprise environments. - Demonstrated experience with enterprise surveillance systems including IP and analog cameras, DVR, NVR, and MVR technologies. - Hands-on expertise with Layer 1 wiring for physical security networks, including coaxial cable specification (RG-59, RG-6, Siamese), termination, testing, and modification of cable runs. - Strong working knowledge of proper electrical grounding and bonding practices for security infrastructure per NEC and TIA/EIA standards. - Experience with Video Management System (VMS) and integrated security platforms such as Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, Honeywell, LenelS2, or Bosch. - Hands-on experience with access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and alarm monitoring platforms within enterprise environments. - Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders in a consulting or staff augmentation capacity. - Bachelor’s degree in business, electronics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Must be a United States citizen currently residing on U.S. soil. - Ability to travel up to 20% domestically. Preferred - Experience in the financial services or consumer banking industry, with specific knowledge of branch security requirements, regulatory considerations, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, OCC guidance). - Professional certifications such as PSP (Physical Security Professional), CPP (Certified Protection Professional), BICSI RCDD, or equivalent industry credentials. - Experience with structured cabling design and low-voltage systems beyond coaxial, including Cat6/6A for IP-based surveillance convergence. - Prior practice leadership or team lead experience in a professional services, consulting, or managed services context. - Knowledge of cloud-based and hybrid surveillance architectures, edge computing for video analytics, and bandwidth optimization strategies for distributed branch environments. Work Environment & Requirements - This position is fully remote, open to candidates located anywhere within the United States. - Candidate must be a U.S. citizen physically located on U.S. soil at all times during employment. - Travel of up to 20% is expected, primarily for client site visits, branch assessments, and periodic in-person stakeholder engagements. - Standard working hours with flexibility to accommodate client time zones and periodic after-hours coordination as needed. Compensation & Benefits Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. The well-being of our employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, and we have one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: - Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program - Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement - Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

• Architect and document data integration approaches across enterprise systems, with a primary focus on ServiceNow. • Analyze and extract data from ServiceNow modules to support reporting, analytics, and downstream consumers. • Develop and maintain data maps, data dictionaries, and system-to-system mappings. • Create data flow diagrams and architecture visuals using tools such as Visio. • Support Army data environments including Vantage and Advana, ensuring alignment with Army data standards. • Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to define data structures, interfaces, and integration patterns. • Provide architectural guidance as ServiceNow capabilities expand over time. • Support governance, traceability, and documentation of enterprise data assets.

***This role is based in McLean, VA (Position allows full remote work from anywhere in the U.S.)*** What will I be doing? Develop business-relevant capabilities and solutions across corporate functions such as finance, accounting, legal, sales, and tax. Build and maintain application roadmaps. Develop prototype applications as needed to demonstrate technical solution concepts. Lead internal and external partners in strategy/project initiation, architecture, requirements analysis, design, project management, and systems integration activities. Work with the various internal IT groups to integrate solutions components, scope cost, timeline, and understand implications on architecture. Salary: $175,427 -$180,427/ year Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision ins., 401(K), PTO, Life/Disability Ins. & more Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Applied Computer Science, or a related field and five years of experience as Solution Architect, Software Developer or related. Require progressive experience in Software/ platform design and implementation; driving and owning projects; building business solutions that leverage Content Services or Enterprise Content Management platforms; cloud applications/technologies; java development experience; and building solutions for OpenText content platforms: Documentum, D2, and xCP. Job requires 5% domestic travel. Apply to Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. at https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en using req. #COR015P3 or submit your resume to jobapplication@hilton.com. Please include the job title and requisition # in the subject line of the e-mail. How We’ll Help You Thrive At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: · Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program · Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future · Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents · Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones · Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care · Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most · Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered · Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan. Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. #LI-DNI

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more! The IT Business Solutions Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing IT processes and technology solutions that support core business functions. This role focuses on developing frameworks and metrics for support services, procurement, business relationship management, project lifecycle management, and access control. The architect partners across teams to ensure technology investments deliver measurable value, drive operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with organizational standards. With broad expertise in process design and solution architecture, this leader provides integrated approaches that span departments, enforces governance, and champions continuous improvement to support business growth and agility. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Develop and maintain comprehensive IT process frameworks that align technology initiatives with organizational objectives, including support, procurement, business relationship management, project lifecycle, and access control. - Partner and coordinate closely with Risk Management and Security teams to identify, prioritize, document, and address technology and operational risks, ensuring risks are appropriately tracked, mitigated, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure process efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across IT services. - Design and implement standardized workflows for support services, including request handling, escalation, and resolution tracking, driving continuous improvement and automation. - Create and manage procurement processes for IT assets, vendor onboarding, and lifecycle tracking, ensuring compliance with budgetary controls and contractual obligations. - Serve as a strategic liaison between IT and business units, translating business requirements into technical solutions and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. - Define and oversee standards for project initiation, planning, execution, and closure, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with enterprise strategy. - Develop and enforce policies for identity and access management, collaborating with security teams to implement role-based provisioning and compliance controls. - Introduce emerging technologies and best practices to enhance process scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. - Mentor teams on process design and solution architecture, providing technical leadership and resolving complex challenges as needed. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and ensure alignment across multiple departments. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or comparable work experience in related fields. - 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in solution architecture or process design roles. - Proven track record in IT process development, business relationship management, and project lifecycle management. - Hands-on experience with ITSM platforms, HRIS platforms, procurement systems, and identity management solutions. - Expertise in scripting, process automation, metrics development, and compliance frameworks. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Knowledge of budgeting, resource management, and vendor negotiations. Compensation: 115,000 USD to 130,000 USD At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set. As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire - Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans - Flexible PTO policy - Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement - Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job. Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.