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, cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed customer needs. The architect works with sales, management, customers, and product and distribution partners to shape and estimate integrated electronic security solutions, while maintaining quality assurance in accordance with organizational and departmental standards. Travel of 20%–30% may be required as needed.

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 communicating with stakeholders by email, phone, and in person.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain any required state licenses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word.
• Ability to travel 20%–30% as needed.
• Ability to use 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 and detailed design narratives for technical solutions, including associated cost estimates.
• Manage the estimation process and coordinate 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 the estimating process.
• 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 when preparing 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