Security Solutions Architect II

About the role

Allied Universal Technology Services, a global security technology company, is hiring a Solutions Architect II in Wyoming, Michigan. The role supports sales goals through direct pre-sales support, delivering high-quality, innovative and cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed customer needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions.
• Create technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives, along with cost estimates.
• Manage the estimation process, working with sales, management and customer teams.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and design specifications to prepare compliant solutions.
• Research emerging technologies for security integration solutions.
• Work with product and distribution partners to obtain pricing for systems, devices and equipment.
• Take part in technical discussions and meetings with customers and partners, and support customer-facing ROI discussions and technical presentations.
• Understand construction divisions as they relate to electronics safety and security for RFP responses.
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered instead.
• At least 7 years of experience with integrated electronic security solutions, or 5 years in a pre-sales support or engineering position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements and to travel 20-30% as needed.

Required skills

• Preferred: PSP, CCNA or product-specific certifications in access control and IP video platforms.
• Preferred: working knowledge of network infrastructure (switches, routers, IP configuration).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word).
• Use of a PDF editing tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and collaboration.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, basic life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Eight paid holidays, five sick days and four personal days.
• Vacation accrued at 3.08 hours per biweekly pay period, paid out only where required by law.