Solutions Architect

About the role

Allied Universal Technology Services, a global leader in security technology, is hiring a Solutions Architect in Wilmington, MA. The role covers the strategic design, integration and governance of enterprise IT and security solutions supporting business operations, scalability, cybersecurity and operational resilience, with technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, systems integration and enterprise security platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Design integrated security and enterprise technology solutions aligned with customer business, operational and compliance needs
• Develop technical scopes of work, solution designs, architecture diagrams, design narratives and cost estimates
• Architect secure, scalable solutions across access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, life safety, networking, cloud and IoT environments
• Analyze RFPs, blueprints, construction drawings and technical specifications to build compliant, cost-effective solutions
• Lead technical discovery sessions and turn customer requirements into architectural recommendations
• Support sales teams with technical presentations, solution validation, ROI discussions and proposal development
• Work with engineering, operations, vendors and manufacturers on feasibility, interoperability and pricing accuracy
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization, cybersecurity and integration strategies
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture standards and quality assurance processes

Required profile

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, computer science or a related field preferred
• At least two years of experience in integrated electronic security systems, enterprise networking, systems integration, solutions architecture, engineering or pre-sales support
• Knowledge of access control, video management systems, intrusion detection, life safety systems and network-connected security technologies
• Experience developing technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates and customer-facing presentations
• Preferred: PSP, CCNA, Security+, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone or similar certifications
• Ability to travel up to 30% and obtain required state licensing

Required skills

• Enterprise networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud and hybrid environments, IP-based systems and system integrations
• Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Bluebeam (or similar PDF collaboration tools)
• Nice to have: SIEM and monitoring platforms, infrastructure automation, cloud-native and containerized environments, ITIL and enterprise governance frameworks

What we offer

• Pay range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays, five sick days and four personal days
• Vacation accrues at 3.08 hours biweekly