Technology Solutions Architect
7 days ago
Houston
Job Description Securitas Technology, a global leader in integrated security solutions, is dedicated to helping make the world a safer place. With over 13,000 employees in 40 countries, we protect and empower businesses through a connected ecosystem of health, safety, and security solutions. As a trusted leader in systems integration and alarm monitoring, we bring the Securitas Technology Difference to life— delivering a comprehensive suite of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire safety, and integrated security solutions. 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.