Access Control Manager

TEKsystems•Torrance, CA

1d•$130,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.]
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal and/or public sector clients
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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
Lead service/maintenance programs and recurring revenue growth
Establish SLAs, service standards, and customer support processes
Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention
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