Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead

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Boston, NH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 clients principal technical partnera right-hand resource to their physical security leadershipproviding 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 clients 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 clients 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 clients 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 securityrelated 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

  • 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.
  • Bachelors 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

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