Job DescriptionGlobal Solutions Architect - Data Centers Location: Remote
Role PurposeThe
Physical Security Solutions Architect is responsible for
designing, standardizing, and scaling end-to-end physical security solutions for complex, mission-critical data center environments.
This role bridges
client requirements, operational delivery, and security technology, ensuring solutions are
risk-based, compliant, scalable, and commercially viable. The Solutions Architect acts as a
trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, translating business and risk requirements into integrated security architectures that combine
guarding, technology, intelligence, and processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & Design- Design integrated physical security solutions combining:
- On-site and mobile guarding
- Access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection
- Remote monitoring, alarm response, and intelligence capabilities
- Evolving and new technologies
- Develop site-specific and program-level security architectures for data centers, construction sites, and critical infrastructure.
- Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, scalable across regions, and aligned with client security standards and threat profiles.
- 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
Client & Stakeholder Engagement- Support the Data Center Group, and internal and external stakeholders with technology related questions, requests, and subject matter expertise.
- Act as a technical and security authority in client discussions, workshops, and solution reviews.
- Support complex pursuits, RFPs, and contract transformations, providing solution narratives, diagrams, and cost logic.
- Partner with Global Clients Technology, Data Center Group, and Country and Regional teams to ensure consistent solution delivery.
Standards, Governance & Compliance- Define and maintain solution blueprints, reference architectures, and design standards.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Client security requirements
- Industry standards (ISO, SOC, data center frameworks)
- Local regulatory and labor constraints
- Support audits, assessments, and post-incident reviews from a design perspective.
Technology & Innovation- Evaluate and integrate security technologies (e.g., access control, video analytics, temporary/mobile solutions).
- Identify opportunities to replace or augment guarding with technology to improve effectiveness and margin.
- Identify gaps in technology offerings and proactively engage stakeholders to develop key partnerships.
- Collaborate with Securitas Technology / GCT and approved partners to ensure solutions are supportable and standardized.
- 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
Commercial & Operational Alignment- Ensure solutions are operationally deliverable and financially sustainable.
- Provide input into pricing logic, staffing models, and transition plans.
- Support contract mobilizations and transformations from a design and architecture standpoint.
- Assist in Securitas events, and external tradeshow, such as, but not limited to GSX, ISC, etc.
Key Deliverables- Client and project specific security solution design documentation
- Standardized solution blueprints and reference models
- Design inputs for mobilization and transformation programs
- RFP technical responses and solution narratives
- Security solution delivery
Success Measures- Quality and consistency of deployed security solutions
- Client satisfaction and confidence in solution design
- Contribution to contract wins, transformations, and margin improvement
- Adoption of standardized architectures across regions
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's degree in security management, engineering, or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or equivalent
- Data center or critical infrastructure security credentials preferred
- 8-12+ years in physical security design, security consulting, or security technology environments
- Experience in designing Electronic Security systems (Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV/ VMS (Video Management System, Visitor Management Systems, Intercom Systems)
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience designing solutions for data centers, critical infrastructure, and large, multi-site or global clients
- Proven ability to operate at C-suite / client executive level while remaining grounded in operational reality
- Experience working across sales, operations, and technology teams
- Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, structured solutions
- Consultative sales experience (preferred)
- Field Applications 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.
Core Competencies- Strategic thinker with strong solution ownership
- Commercial acumen and financial discipline
- Client relationship management at C-level
- Highly structured communicator (written and visual)
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving standardization
- Client relationship management at C-level
- Strong understanding of electronic security systems and integrations, physical security principles and risk-based design, and guarding operations and workforce models
Travel & Work Requirements- Willingness to travel across the Americas and internationally as required (approximately 25-30%).
- Ability to support critical incidents or clients need outside standard business hours when required.
