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Director Of Security Systems

TEKsystems
$130,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Torrance
Apr 07, 2026
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 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) Need Experience 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 & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.