Physical Security Architect & Practice Lead

Arganteal•San Antonio, TX

14h•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%).