Security Solutions Engineer

Overview

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology - video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you're an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you'll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Apply today and be phenomenal-build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Job Description

Allied Universal Technology Services is looking to hire a Solution Engineer. The Solution Engineer creates all post-sale security systems design, engineering, value engineering and documentation. The position is part of the Solutions Engineering department, which is responsible for translating, expanding, finalizing and documenting pre-sales proposals and technical designs produced by Sales and Solutions Architecture in pre-sale systems architecting and quoting. This position works closely with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Operations, and external customers as required.

The primary work products for the Solution Engineer are security system and construction technical drawings, including custom installation drawings and instructions, network design diagrams, riser diagrams, typical installation diagrams, point-to-point system schedules, door hardware schedules, document redlining, functional narratives describing systems operations and as-built documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive post-sale engineering packages, including layouts, diagrams, and network designs
• Create and update performance-based and product-based specifications
• Prepare pre-fabrication submittal packages for architect and engineer approval prior to installation
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation throughout project life cycles and MAC work
• Utilize and enhance standard engineering templates, libraries, and customer-specific submittals
• Ensure technical compliance and cost efficiency through effective value engineering
• Review proposals for product applicability and specification compliance; collaborate with suppliers to confirm functionality
• Apply AUTS installation standards and contribute to internal guidelines for solutions engineering practices

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of electronic security systems design/engineering experience with expertise in video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, PSIM, and major system architectures (Software House, Lenel, Amag, RS2, DSX, Open Options)
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams and manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with analytical decision-making and influence skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Visio, and ability to interpret complex architectural and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of AC/DC circuitry, voltage drop calculations, and wire sizing

QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to plan, size, and design enterprise-class IT network and storage solutions, including:
  • Virtualization (VMware vSphere, View)
  • Data-center networking (Cisco Nexus)
  • Storage Area Networks (NetApp, EMC)
  • Load balancing/firewalling (Cisco ACE, Cisco ASA)
  • Data-center protocols (Fibre Channel, NFS, IP, iSCSI, DCE)

BENEFITS:

• Salary: $90,000 - 130,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

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:

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