Description
Position Overview
We are a growing technology VAR delivering integrated security solutions-including access control, video surveillance, and supporting infrastructure-to federal, education, and commercial clients.
We are seeking a Director of Security Systems to lead and scale our end-to-end operational and technical execution. This role oversees the full lifecycle of our security solutions practice, including pre-sales engineering, system design, estimating, project delivery, field operations, and service.
This leader will manage a multi-layered organization, with direct reports that may include managers of estimating, engineering, field operations, and service.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with deep industry expertise and a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions while building high-performing teams and leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Operational Leadership
Own operational performance and profitability of the security systems business line
Partner with sales leadership to support growth strategy across federal, education, and commercial sectors
Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support business growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and technology vendors
Pre-Sales, Estimating & Solution Support
Lead pre-sales engineering and estimating functions
Oversee development of accurate scopes, system designs, and cost estimates
Support complex pursuits, RFP responses, and technical solution positioning
Partner with sales on pricing strategies to ensure accurate scoping and margin targets
Engineering & Solution Design
Lead system architecture and engineering standards for access control and surveillance solutions
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, federal requirements, and industry best practices
Drive consistency in design, documentation, and bill-of-material development
Operations & Field Delivery
Oversee project management, installation, commissioning, and field operations teams
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards
Implement scalable processes for estimating, scheduling, and resource planning
Drive continuous improvement across delivery and field execution
Service & Support
Lead service/maintenance programs and recurring revenue growth
Establish SLAs, service standards, and customer support processes
Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention
Organizational Leadership
Lead a team of managers across key functions such as estimating, engineering, project management, field operations, and service
Build, mentor, and develop both individual contributors and frontline managers
Establish clear performance metrics, accountability, and reporting structures
Drive organizational alignment across pre-sales, delivery, and service teams
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in physical security systems (access control, CCTV, surveillance)
5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple functions (engineering, estimating, operations, field teams)
Experience managing managers or multi-layered teams
Experience working within a VAR, integrator, or security systems provider
Strong understanding of platforms such as (Verkada, Avigilon, Hirsch, Axis, Hanwha, Brivo, Milestone, etc.)
Experience with federal and/or public sector clients (preferred)
Proven track record of operational excellence and successful project delivery at scale
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and margin management
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
Knowledge of low-voltage systems, networking, and infrastructure
Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, or similar)
Skill in scaling service-based revenue models
Success Metrics
Project delivery performance (on-time, on-budget, quality)
Gross margin performance on delivered work
Accuracy of estimates and engineering outputs
Customer satisfaction and retention
Growth of service/recurring revenue
Team performance, scalability, and retention
Skills
Security, access control, cctv systems
Top Skills Details
Security,access control,cctv systems
Additional Skills & Qualifications
direct, strong communication
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $175000.00/yr.
our Client offers free HMO medical benefits for yourself or they also offer PPO as an option you can pay into. They offer dental and vison benefits as well. 401k, matching 10%. Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
