Allied Universal

When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment that combines leading-edge technology solutions - electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, robotics, drones, and other smart tech innovative solutions - with physical security solutions to safeguard our clients and our communities. We offer an array of opportunities - service technician jobs, installation technician jobs, security installation jobs, engineers, and project manager jobs to name a few. Start your career with us today! We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Allied Universal® is hiring a Solutions Architect III. 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.

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 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Industry technology certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product specific certification in Access Control and IP 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 seven (7) years of experience with integrated electronic security solutions

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a pre-sales support/engineering position

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines

• Excellent oral and written and communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management certification

• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification

• College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related major

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)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. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

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

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2024-1237206

Location: United States-Illinois-Lombard

Job Category: Engineering