Solutions Architect

Allied Universal

• $80K — $90K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
  • Minimum two years of experience in integrated electronic security systems, networking, or solutions architecture.
  • Knowledge of access control, video management systems, and network-connected security technologies.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud environments, and system integrations.
  • Experienced in developing technical proposals and customer-facing presentations.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PSP, CCNA, Security+) preferred.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design integrated technology solutions that meet operational and compliance needs.
  • Develop technical scopes of work, architecture diagrams, and cost estimates.
  • Architect secure solutions across various security and networking environments.
  • Analyze RFPs and technical specifications for cost-effective solutions.
  • Lead technical sessions to translate requirements into architectural recommendations.
  • Support sales teams with technical presentations and proposal development.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for modernization and cybersecurity strategies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Eight paid holidays, five sick days, and four personal days annually.
  • Vacation accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly, with specified payout conditions.
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Description

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Solutions Architect. The Solutions Architect is responsible for the strategic design, integration, and governance of enterprise IT and security technology solutions that support business operations, scalability, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. This role provides technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, systems integration, and enterprise security platforms while aligning technology strategies with organizational objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design integrated security and enterprise technology solutions that align with customer business, operational, and compliance requirements
  • Develop technical scopes of work (SOWs), solution designs, architecture diagrams, design narratives, and associated 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 develop compliant and cost-effective solutions
  • Lead technical discovery sessions and translate customer requirements into comprehensive architectural recommendations
  • Support sales teams through technical presentations, solution validation, ROI discussions, and proposal development
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure solution feasibility, interoperability, and pricing accuracy
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization, cybersecurity, and integration strategies
  • Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity best practices, including network segmentation, identity management, and secure remote access standards
  • Maintain technical documentation, architecture standards, and quality assurance processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives


QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Minimum of two (2) 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 (VMS), intrusion detection, life safety systems, and network-connected security technologies
  • Working knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud and hybrid environments, IP-based systems, and system integrations
  • Experience developing technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and customer-facing solution presentations
  • Industry certifications such as PSP, CCNA, Security+, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone, or other relevant technology certifications preferred
  • Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage customers and internal teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Bluebeam (or similar PDF collaboration tools), ability to travel up to 30% as needed, and ability to obtain required state licensing requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Experience with enterprise security integration platforms including: Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone
  • Experience with: SIEM and monitoring platforms, Infrastructure automation, Cloud-native and containerized environments, ITIL and enterprise governance frameworks

BENEFITS:
  • Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000 annual
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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