Security Solutions Architect II

Allied Universal; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Holidays & PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Solutions Architect II to support pre-sales activities, mapping customer requirements to security technology solutions and preparing detailed design narratives with cost estimates.

The role involves collaboration with sales, management, and customer teams, evaluating blueprints, and researching new technologies to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions. Travel is required 20–30%.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma required; bachelor's degree in related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience with integrated electronic security solutions or 5 years of experience in a pre-sales support or engineering position
• Industry technology certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product specific certification in Access Control and IP Video platforms
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification, is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person is required
• Ability to maintain sensitive information
• Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)
• Ability to travel (20% - 30%) on an as needed basis
• Utilizing a PDF editing - creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates
• Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions
• Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions
• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process
• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners
• Support the Sales Team in customer-facingROI (Return on Investment) discussions and technical presentations
• Understanding construction divisions as they relate to electronics safety and security for RFP responses.
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

Skills

Pre-sales

Security solutions

SOW

ROI discussions

CCNA

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology - video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you're an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you'll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Job Description

Allied Universal is hiring a Solutions Architect II to support the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support, providing high-quality, innovative, cost-effective technicalsolutions that meet or exceed our customer's needs in a professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions


• Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates


• Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams


• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions


• Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions


• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process


• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners


• Support the Sales Team in customer-facingROI (Return on Investment) discussions and technical presentations


• Understanding construction divisions as they relate to electronics safety and security for RFP responses.


• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma required; bachelor's degree in related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree


• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience with integrated electronic security solutions or 5 years of experience in a pre-sales support or engineering position


• Industry technology certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product specific certification in Access Control and IP Video platforms


• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification, is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of certification


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines


• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person is required


• Ability to maintain sensitive information


• Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)


• Ability to travel (20% - 30%) on an as needed basis


• Utilizing a PDF editing - creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance


• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days


• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com