<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Primary responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Providing subject matter expertise to drive customer discussion on electronic security solution offerings </li><li>Assist in coordinating communications and activities between the sales teams, local & regional field resources and the pre/post-sales engineering department </li><li>Act as and be the systems integrations and field applications expert for the sales organization </li><li>Directs and acts as a technology mentor for sales, costing, engineering, and field implementation </li><li>Perform customer consultations, presentations, and demonstrations of identified technologies that fit the need for the customer's solution </li><li>Assist in Securitas events, and external tradeshow, such as, but not limited to GSX, ISC, NRF, RILA, and more </li></ul> <p>Additional responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct detailed field surveys for use in the design development and estimating of a customer's solution </li><li>Value engineer solutions to meet customer needs and support the sales operations teams to win </li><li>Support costing & estimating engineers by developing, providing, and collaborating on bill of materials, scope of work, presales device placement drawings and subcontractor collaboration </li><li>Assists in the preparation of sales proposals by providing pertinent technical information and reviews proposals for technical accuracy and adherence to product standards </li><li>Advises and interacts with product management regarding product defects and provides customer input on suggested product improvements </li><li>Support the field teams by selecting standard technology across installations. Where necessary, this includes supporting field installations with understanding of design and solution </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>Qualification and Education</p> <ul> <li>6+ Years' experience in Electronic Security </li><li>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) </li><li>Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education and/or experience </li><li>A valid state driver's license, without restrictions </li><li>Detailed knowledge of integrated electronic security solutions and design </li><li>Some knowledge of Fire Alarm & Life Safety Code </li><li>Working knowledge of Computer Systems & Networking </li><li>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. </li><li>Clear, professional communicator with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and clients </li><li>Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills</p> <ul> <li>Consultative sales process experience preferred </li><li>Field Applications experience preferred </li><li>Systems Integration experience preferred </li><li>Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC) experience preferred </li><li>Bluebeam and Visio experience preferred </li><li>Knowledge of high security credentials such as iClass/DESFire & Personal Identity Verification (PIV/FICAM). </li><li>Understanding / Certification with UL (681 & 2050) & High Security applications/systems. </li><li>Knowledge of Structured cabling / BICSI Certification / EIA/TIA-568. </li><li>Understanding of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code (Specifically in your assigned area) / NICET Certified. </li></ul> <p>Additional Notes</p> <ul> <li>Travel expected to be about 50% </li></ul> <p>Securitas Technology Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including</p> <ul> <li>Opportunity for annual merit pay increases </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage </li><li>Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability </li><li>401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary </li><li>Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time </li><li>Educational Assistance </li><li>Exceptional growth opportunities </li><li>Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more! </li></ul> <p>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.</p>