Remote Security Solutions Architect (Contract)

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Beeston; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Security Solutions Architect for a 3-6 month contract, fully remote (home based). The role focuses on defining designs and solution architectures for security projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring customer-focused, fit-for-purpose designs.

You will produce commercially compelling designs, work with Sales/Procurement, perform site surveys and support tender submissions with strong technical input.

Qualifications

• High-level competence in the design of Electronic Security Systems.
• Knowledge of CCTV (Analogue & IP), Access Control, Intruder Detection, PSIM, Video Analytics and Wireless Transmission Technologies.
• Understanding of digital communications: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, wireless and LAN networking.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure: Hardware, Software, Data Centre, Storage facilities.
• Able to evaluate cyber security vulnerabilities within designs.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud).
• Excellent written skills to write technical proposals and tender responses.
• Proficient with Visio, Excel, Word and design tools (e.g., JVSG).
• Knowledge of the UK security industry, products, suppliers and market dynamics.
• Understanding of Electrical Installations and Civil works to support Security Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of other IT technologies (AD, GPO, SQL, CA, AI as a service, analytics).

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercially compelling designs aligned to customer requirements or specifications.
• Produce written propositions defining our offering and value to customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement and the wider business to identify technology sets.
• Perform site visits and gather design requirements from customers.
• Provide technical input for tender submissions with the Bid Manager.
• Perform design checks prior to submission to the client.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare technical design and solution summaries for tender responses.
• Liaise with Procurement to obtain competitive costings from suppliers.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Tech trends

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Visio

Excel

Word

JVSG

Job description

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Security Solutions Architect for a 3-6 month contract, fully remote (home based). The role focuses on defining designs and solution architectures for security projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring customer-focused, fit-for-purpose designs.

You will produce commercially compelling designs, work with Sales/Procurement, perform site surveys and support tender submissions with strong technical input.