Security Solutions Design Estimator

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.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Solutions Architect. The Solutions Architect supports the achievement of sales goals through direct pre‑sales support providing high quality, innovative, cost‑effective technical solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s needs in a professional manner. The Solutions Architect will mentor junior Architects within the department.

• Serve as mentor and technical advisor to the Solution Architect team, day to day management and resource assignments for a small team
• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• Generate 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 Sales Team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners, to include ROI (Return on Investment) conversations and presentations

• Understanding construction divisions, as they relate to Electronics
  -Safety and Security for RFP responses
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more of the following industry technology certifications:
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Product specific certification in Access Control and Video platforms
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with integrated electronic security solutions
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a pre‑sales support/engineering position
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including switches, routers, IP configuration
• Knowledge of advanced video analytics
• Knowledge of Software as a Service (SAAS) and cloud based security solutions
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills internally and with stakeholders
• Ability to maintain proprietary information with high level of discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)
• Ability to travel (20%-30%) on an as needed basis
• Skilled in utilizing a PDF editing software, creation tools such as Bluebeam for device plotting, and team collaborations

• Project Management (PMP) certification
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent certification
• College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related major
• Supervisory experience

• Pay and Benefits:
  
  $80,000 - $100,000 annually, 2.5% quarterly bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time 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.