Technology Solutions Architect

We’re seeking a Technology Solutions Architect (TSA) to join our Engineering Center of Excellence. This role supports our sales Organization by developing repeatable, cutting-edge electronic security solutions tailored to client needs. Collaborating closely with sales leadership, the TSA plays a key role in shaping strategy, design, and technology support across regional and national teams.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing subject matter expertise to drive customer discussion on electronic security solution offerings
• Assist in coordinating communications and activities between the sales teams, local & regional field resources and the pre/post-sales engineering department
• Act as and be the systems integrations and field applications expert for the sales organization
• Directs and acts as a technology mentor for sales, costing, engineering, and field implementation
• Perform customer consultations, presentations, and demonstrations of identified technologies that fit the need for the customer’s solution
• Assist in Securitas events, and external tradeshow, such as, but not limited to GSX, ISC, NRF, RILA, and more

Additional responsibilities include:

• Conduct detailed field surveys for use in the design development and estimating of a customer’s solution
• Value engineer solutions to meet customer needs and support the sales operations teams to win 
• 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
• Advises and interacts with product management regarding product defects and provides customer input on suggested product improvements
• 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

Qualification and Education

• 6 Years’ experience in Electronic Security
• 5 Years’ experience in designing Electronic Security systems (Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV/ VMS (Video Management System, Visitor Management Systems, Intercom Systems)
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education and/or experience
• A valid state driver’s license, without restrictions
• 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.
• Clear, professional communicator with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and clients
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Preferred Skills

• Consultative sales process experience preferred
• Field Applications experience preferred
• Systems Integration 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. 

Additional Notes

• Travel expected to be about 50%

Securitas Technology Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including 

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more! 

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.