Solutions Architect

Allied Universal; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Eight paid holidays, five sick days, &

Vacation accrual 3.08 hours biweekly

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Solutions Architect II to support sales goals through direct pre-sales work, delivering high-quality, innovative security technology solutions to meet customer needs.

You will develop technical solutions, create SOWs, cost estimates, and collaborate with sales, management, and customers. A strong background in integrated electronic security and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 7 years with integrated electronic security solutions or 5 years in pre-sales/engineering.
• Industry tech certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product-specific certification in Access Control and IP Video.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure; CCNA preferred; switches/routers/IP config knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage stakeholders by email, phone, and in person.
• Willingness to travel 20%-30% as needed; proficient with Bluebeam for design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions mapping customer requirements to security tech solutions.
• Create scopes of work and design narratives with cost estimates.
• Manage estimation processes with sales, management, and customer teams.
• Analyze blueprints and specifications to prepare compliant solutions.
• Research emerging technologies to support security integration projects.
• Interface with product partners to obtain pricing during estimating.

Skills

Network fundamentals

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Security technologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam PDF editor

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.

Apply today and be phenomenal—build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

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 technicalsolutionsthat 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-facing ROI (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

• 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.

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

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Requisition ID

2026-1638805