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.
Were 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 customers 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 customers 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 drivers 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 offs). 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.