Solutions Architect

Role Overview

• Work with sales colleagues in solutioning, designing, and estimating large-scale, complex, and specialized facilities in verticals such as Utilities, Data Centers, Petro Chem or highly regulated environments
• Own the Design as a Service (DaaS) intake, capture scope and DaaS request, align with requestor and customer expectations, outline assumptions, create DaaS RFI’s, outline define DaaS deliverables, schedule, and RACI
• Drive the design lifecycle ie. SD, DD, CD, IFC, etc.; understand and run Bluebeam session reviews, log/resolve comments, and issue formal revisions/decisions from these coordinated reviews
• Create/Understand/Document/Enforce templates, naming, versioning, and repository standards; maintain clean document control and audit trails
• Provide designer-of-record clarity and change control; document assumptions, exclusions, risks, and impacts for projects that are being supported
• Translate use cases and customer design needs/intents into design packages across Data Center security program platforms
• Produce, coordinate, communicate preliminary and detailed design packages (plans, details/typical, device schedules, one-lines, Basis of Design (BOD)) aligned to client standards and best practices
• Work with Partners to identify new and best technology to apply to solutions and designs
• Identify project risks, special handling requirements, and potential solutions to address regulatory and customer expectations
• Strong coordination within a design construction project – Understanding of Security Design needs and coordinate/communicate with other stakeholders
• Participate in site surveys to confirm conditions and align and coordinate with other consultants on interfaces and design responsibilities
• Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies
• Support developed design, track and communicate changes, document change management, represent design intent with other trades/disciplines, and provide field clarifications
• Mentor junior designers/engineers; provide technical reviews and coaching on data center best practices

Requirements

• College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience
• 7-9 years of experience in design consulting, system design, system commissioning, estimating, project management and/or installation for complex and large-scale electronic physical security projects
• Deep expertise in ACS, VMS/CCTV, IDS/PIDS for large, mission-critical environments (data centers, enterprise campuses)
• Ability to read/analyze and create Division 28 specs, support RFP responses, and craft design-intent language; convert specs/requirements into accurate, buildable design packages
• Strong ownership of DaaS lifecycles and understanding of roles/responsibilities across trades and disciplines
• Practical knowledge of the data center building framework and layered security approaches
• Familiarity with terminology and best practices for securing Data Center facilities and common industry standards
• Proficiency with Bluebeam (sessions/markups), AutoCAD/Revit markup workflows, and MS 365/SharePoint/Smartsheet (or equivalent tools)
• Understanding of Revit/BIM execution plans and their impact on coordination and deliverables
• Strong document control discipline (templates, versioning, naming conventions)
• Exceptional communication, organization, and follow-through; able to manage multiple concurrent DaaS requests under tight deadlines
• High sense of ownership and integrity; clear decision documentation and stakeholder alignment
• Relevant certifications (i.e. ASIS PSP, RCDD, and/or manufacturer credentials for major ACS/VMS/PIDS platforms)

Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave