Director of Network & Security - $120k+

About ESC

ESC is a technology integrator specializing in high end home automation systems including Crestron, Lutron, Control4, JoshAI. We design, install, and support integrated security solutions across luxury residential, commercial, and high-security environments, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and long-term support. Additional verticals include network infrastructure, security, access control, surveillance, and NOC support.

Compensation: $120,000 base salary + bonuses based on performance. Full benefits package including 401k, medical, PTO.

The Role (Required Travel 50%)

ESC is looking for an experienced Director of Network & Security to build and lead the technical side of our growing security operations.

This person will own the standards for how we design, deploy, secure, and support intrusion, surveillance, access control, and network systems. You'll set the technical playbook our deployment and monitoring teams follow, and you'll be the top escalation point when things get complicated in the field.

What You'll Do

• Set technical standards for intrusion alarm, surveillance, access control, and network deployments
• Design access control systems including credentials, door hardware, readers, controllers, permissions, and integration with video and alarm systems
• Design and oversee network architecture (VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, remote access) that connects deployed systems to our monitoring infrastructure
• Own the cybersecurity posture of deployed systems, from device hardening and firmware management to secure remote monitoring
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support for deployment and monitoring teams
• Travel to project sites to support complex deployments, commissioning, and escalated troubleshooting
• Develop documentation, deployment standards, and repeatable processes
• Recruit, mentor, and lead technical personnel as the division expands

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in physical security systems: intrusion alarm, video surveillance, and access control
• Solid networking skills: routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi, and network security best practices
• Hands-on technical experience and strong troubleshooting capabilities
• Leadership and team management experience
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the United States (50% of the time)
• Ability to build systems and processes, not simply operate within existing ones
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+, Security+, CPP/PSP, manufacturer certifications) are a plus

Preferred Technology Experience

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with several of the following platforms:

• Surveillance: Axis, Verkada, Genetec, UniFi Protect
• Access Control: Genetec Synergis, Brivo, Avigilon Alta (Openpath), Verkada Access, UniFi Access
• Intrusion: DSC, Honeywell / Resideo, Qolsys
• Networking: Ubiquiti / UniFi, Cisco, Fortinet

Experience on every platform is not required. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation who can quickly learn, evaluate, and standardize new technologies.