Security Solutions Design Estimator

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Solutions Architect to design integrated security and enterprise technology solutions that align with customer business, operational, and compliance requirements.

The role focuses on architecting secure, scalable solutions across access control, video surveillance, cloud, and IoT environments, and leading technical discovery sessions with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in integrated electronic security systems, enterprise networking, or pre-sales support
• Knowledge of access control, VMS, intrusion detection, life safety, and network-connected security technologies
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to engage customers and internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Bluebeam; able to travel up to 30%
• Industry certifications such as PSP, CCNA, Security+, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone preferred

Responsibilities

• Design integrated security and enterprise technology solutions aligned with customer requirements
• Develop scopes of work, solution designs, architecture diagrams, and cost estimates
• Architect secure, scalable solutions across access control, video surveillance, cloud, and IoT
• Lead technical discovery sessions and translate requirements into architectural recommendations
• Support sales teams with technical presentations, ROI discussions, and proposals
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure interoperability

Job description

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 are an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you will discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Solutions Architect.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design integrated security and enterprise technology solutions that align with customer business, operational, and compliance requirements
• Develop technical scopes of work (SOWs), solution designs, architecture diagrams, design narratives, and associated cost estimates
• Architect secure, scalable solutions across access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, life safety, networking, cloud, and IoT environments
• Analyze RFPs, blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications to develop compliant and cost-effective solutions
• Lead technical discovery sessions and translate customer requirements into comprehensive architectural recommendations
• Support sales teams through technical presentations, solution validation, ROI discussions, and proposal development
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure solution feasibility, interoperability, and pricing accuracy
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization, cybersecurity, and integration strategies
• Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity best practices, including network segmentation, identity management, and secure remote access standards
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture standards, and quality assurance processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in integrated electronic security systems, enterprise networking, systems integration, solutions architecture, engineering, or pre-sales support
• Knowledge of access control, video management systems (VMS), intrusion detection, life safety systems, and network-connected security technologies
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud and hybrid environments, IP-based systems, and system integrations
• Experience developing technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and customer-facing solution presentations
• Industry certifications such as PSP, CCNA, Security+, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone, or other relevant technology certifications preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage customers and internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Bluebeam (or similar PDF collaboration tools), ability to travel up to 30% as needed, and ability to obtain required state licensing requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience with enterprise security integration platforms including: Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone
• Experience with: SIEM and monitoring platforms, Infrastructure automation, Cloud-native and containerized environments, ITIL and enterprise governance frameworks

BENEFITS:

• Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000 annual
• 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.

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

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