Security Solutions Architect II

Allied Universal • Wyoming, MI

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Solutions Architect II to support sales goals through direct pre-sales support. The role develops high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed customer needs. It supports the sales team with technical discussions, presentations, and customer-facing return-on-investment discussions, while maintaining quality assurance in accordance with organizational and departmental standards. The role requires travel on an as-needed basis, approximately 20%–30%.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience with integrated electronic security solutions, or 5 years of experience in pre-sales support or an engineering position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communication with stakeholders by email, phone, and in person.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word.
• Ability to travel 20%–30% on an as-needed basis.
• Experience using a PDF editing and creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Industry technology certifications such as PSP or CCNA, or product-specific certification in access control and IP video platforms.
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and IP configuration; CCNA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions.
• Generate technical scopes of work (SOWs), detailed design narratives, and associated cost estimates.
• Manage the estimation process, interfacing with sales, management, and customer representatives.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical or functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions.
• Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions.
• Work with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating.
• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners.
• Support customer-facing ROI discussions and technical presentations with the sales team.
• Apply understanding of construction divisions related to electronic safety and security for RFP responses.
• Maintain quality assurance by following organizational and departmental standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Five sick days and four personal days.
• Vacation accrued at 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED