{"id":1204439,"url":"https://alion.io/job/allied-universal-solutions-architect","title":"Solutions Architect","company":{"id":1332164,"name":"Allied Universal","domain":"ausecurity.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/ausecurity","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"ITIL","optional":true},{"name":"SIEM","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T22:51:23Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T02:33:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Overview\nCompany Overview:\nJoin 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.\nApply today and be phenomenal-build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.\nPay Rate\nJob Description\nAllied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Solutions Architect. The Solutions Architect is responsible for the strategic design, integration, and governance of enterprise IT and security technology solutions that support business operations, scalability, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. This role provides technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, systems integration, and enterprise security platforms while aligning technology strategies with organizational objectives.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nDesign integrated security and enterprise technology solutions that align with customer business, operational, and compliance requirements\nDevelop technical scopes of work (SOWs), solution designs, architecture diagrams, design narratives, and associated cost estimates\nArchitect secure, scalable solutions across access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, life safety, networking, cloud, and IoT environments\nAnalyze RFPs, blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications to develop compliant and cost-effective solutions\nLead technical discovery sessions and translate customer requirements into comprehensive architectural recommendations\nSupport sales teams through technical presentations, solution validation, ROI discussions, and proposal development\nCollaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure solution feasibility, interoperability, and pricing accuracy\nEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization, cybersecurity, and integration strategies\nEnsure solutions align with cybersecurity best practices, including network segmentation, identity management, and secure remote access standards\nMaintain technical documentation, architecture standards, and quality assurance processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives\nQUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):\nHigh school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered\nMinimum of two (2) years of experience in integrated electronic security systems, enterprise networking, systems integration, solutions architecture, engineering, or pre-sales support\nKnowledge of access control, video management systems (VMS), intrusion detection, life safety systems, and network-connected security technologies\nWorking knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud and hybrid environments, IP-based systems, and system integrations\nExperience developing technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and customer-facing solution presentations\nIndustry certifications such as PSP, CCNA, Security+, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone, or other relevant technology certifications preferred\nStrong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage customers and internal teams\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Bluebeam (or similar PDF collaboration tools), ability to travel up to 30% as needed, and ability to obtain required state licensing requirements\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred\nExperience with enterprise security integration platforms including: Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone\nExperience with: SIEM and monitoring platforms, Infrastructure automation, Cloud-native and containerized environments, ITIL and enterprise governance frameworks\nBENEFITS:\nPay range: $80,000 - $90,000 annual\nMedical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance\nEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days\nVacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.\nClosing\nAllied 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\nIf you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. 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