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Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS) is hiring a Solutions Architect II to support the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support, providing high-quality, innovative, cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s needs in a professional manner.

Scope of Work:

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions

• Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates

• Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams

• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions

• Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions

• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process

• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners

• Support the Sales Team in customer-facing ROI (Return on Investment) discussions and technical presentations

• Understanding construction divisions as they relate to electronics safety and security for RFP responses.

• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word)

• Utilizing a PDF editing – creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations

• Experience with understanding customer needs to design and build complex security solutions for access control, video management, intrusion detection and camera systems

• Familiarity with national codes highly preferred

• A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience with integrated electronic security solutions or 5 years of experience in a pre-sales support or engineering position

• Industry technology certifications such as PSP, CCNA; or product specific certification in Access Control and IP Video platforms

• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification, is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of certification

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person is required

• Ability to maintain sensitive information

• Ability to obtain any state licensing requirements

• Ability to travel (10% - 20%) on an as needed basis

Benefits:

• Company Credit Card and Bonus

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements

• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2024-1197362

Location: United States-Florida-East Pensacola Heights

Job Category: Engineering