Technology Solutions Architect

Securitas Technology, a global leader in integrated security solutions, is dedicated to helping make the world a safer place. With over 13,000 employees in 40 countries, we protect and empower businesses through a connected ecosystem of health, safety, and security solutions. As a trusted leader in systems integration and alarm monitoring, we bring the Securitas Technology Difference to life- delivering a comprehensive suite of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire safety, and integrated security solutions.

We're seeking a Technology Solutions Architect (TSA) to join our Engineering Center of Excellence. This role supports our sales Organization by developing repeatable, cutting-edge electronic security solutions tailored to client needs. Collaborating closely with sales leadership, the TSA plays a key role in shaping strategy, design, and technology support across regional and national teams.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Providing subject matter expertise to drive customer discussion on electronic security solution offerings

* Assist in coordinating communications and activities between the sales teams, local & regional field resources and the pre/post-sales engineering department

* Act as and be the systems integrations and field applications expert for the sales organization

* Directs and acts as a technology mentor for sales, costing, engineering, and field implementation

* Perform customer consultations, presentations, and demonstrations of identified technologies that fit the need for the customer's solution

* Assist in Securitas events, and external tradeshow, such as, but not limited to GSX, ISC, NRF, RILA, and more

Additional responsibilities include:

* Conduct detailed field surveys for use in the design development and estimating of a customer's solution

* Value engineer solutions to meet customer needs and support the sales operations teams to win

* Support costing & estimating engineers by developing, providing, and collaborating on bill of materials, scope of work, presales device placement drawings and subcontractor collaboration

* Assists in the preparation of sales proposals by providing pertinent technical information and reviews proposals for technical accuracy and adherence to product standards

* Advises and interacts with product management regarding product defects and provides customer input on suggested product improvements

* Support the field teams by selecting standard technology across installations. Where necessary, this includes supporting field installations with understanding of design and solution

* Provide insight and assist in the process of creating advanced plans when customers are migrating or implementing new technology. This includes technology selection, and project planning

* Support sales with technology related questions or scope. Help them understand what solution and strategy is required to accomplish a job, specification requirement and to win. This includes attending meetings, walk throughs and scope reviews

Qualification and Education

* 6+ Years' experience in Electronic Security

* 5+ Years' experience in designing Electronic Security systems (Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV/ VMS (Video Management System, Visitor Management Systems, Intercom Systems)

* Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education and/or experience

* A valid state driver's license, without restrictions

* Detailed knowledge of integrated electronic security solutions and design

* Some knowledge of Fire Alarm & Life Safety Code

* Working knowledge of Computer Systems & Networking

* Ability to read & interpret electronic security specifications, perform equipment counts (take off's). Identify cable requirements & distances, as well as calculate power load & battery calculations.

* Clear, professional communicator with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and clients

* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Preferred Skills

* Consultative sales process experience preferred

* Field Applications experience preferred

* Systems Integration experience preferred

* Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC) experience preferred

* Bluebeam and Visio experience preferred

* Knowledge of high security credentials such as iClass/DESFire & Personal Identity Verification (PIV/FICAM).

* Understanding / Certification with UL (681 & 2050) & High Security applications/systems.

* Knowledge of Structured cabling / BICSI Certification / EIA/TIA-568.

* Understanding of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code (Specifically in your assigned area) / NICET Certified.

Additional Notes

* Travel expected to be about 50%

Securitas Technology Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including

* Opportunity for annual merit pay increases

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage

* Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability

* 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary

* Paid vacation,…