Strategic Physical Security Solutions Architect (Remote)

MissionRT; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certifications

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

401(k) program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

MissionRT is seeking a Physical Security Solutions Architect to own the design of layered physical security for customers, from perimeter to weapon detection. This hands-on, customer-facing leadership role sits with clients such as superintendents and IT leaders, translating site operations into robust architectures.

You will integrate Verkada, Evolv Express, and ZeroEyes into end-to-end solutions, oversee installation, and sign off when commissioned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and deploying physical security systems in government, education, healthcare, or other critical environments.
• Hands-on installation, configuration, and commissioning experience in the field.
• Ability to present designs to executives and technical stakeholders and gain approval.
• Strong networking knowledge including VLANs, PoE budgeting, bandwidth, and secure cloud connectivity for security devices.
• Experience with life-safety, egress, and NDAA Section 889 compliance.
• Travel up to 50% and U.S. citizenship with ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead site walks and security assessments with stakeholders to identify threats and gaps.
• Define perimeter, entry control, and interior zones using CPTED principles.
• Produce complete design packages with camera placement, door schedules, and network designs.
• Design Verkada deployments across cameras, access control, alarms, and command.
• Engineer the integrated response workflows from detection to lockdown.
• Oversee installation teams and ensure on-schedule delivery and commissioning.
• Deliver as-built docs, administrator training, and handoff.

Skills

Physical security design

Customer-facing design

IP networking fundamentals

Field deployment experience

Documentation & design packages

Tools

Verkada

Evolv Express

ZeroEyes

Job description

MissionRT is seeking a Physical Security Solutions Architect to own the design of layered physical security for customers, from perimeter to weapon detection. This hands-on, customer-facing leadership role sits with clients such as superintendents and IT leaders, translating site operations into robust architectures.

You will integrate Verkada, Evolv Express, and ZeroEyes into end-to-end solutions, oversee installation, and sign off when commissioned.