Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead
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United States
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39 days ago
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Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead
Arganteal, Corp.
Role: Practice Lead & Physical Security Architect Duration: 90 day remote contract Location: Remote work from home with 20% travel Role Overview Arganteal is seeking a Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead for a 90 day contract 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.
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