Solutions Architect
Location
United States
Posted
64 days ago
Salary
$98.1K - $156.9K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Solutions Architect
Convergint
• 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. • Play a critical role in pursuing and creating accurate, high-value designs, scopes of work and proposals that meet the unique demands of enterprise-level and complex projects. • 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 (cages/perimeter, hot/cold aisles, mounting heights, other consultant alignment and ). • Align and coordinate with other consultants including but not limited to (Div 8) (Div 26), Communications (Div 27), electrified hardware Specifications, structured cabling, networking/IT, facilities, and GC trades on interfaces and design responsibilities. • Coordinate security system network backhaul paths, port counts, and network integration points with facility IT/network teams. • Understand, develop, publish, and maintain BOD packages for data center customers (design philosophy, performance criteria, device selection and application, acceptance/commissioning criteria). • Author, interpret, and update Division 28 specifications (Electronic Safety & Security); ensure alignment to drawings, schedules, and SOWs. • Ensure Design Drawing sets match the specifications or needs of the current design package requirements. • Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies. • Support the developed design, track and communicate changes, document change management, represent design intent with other trades/disciplines, and provide field clarifications. • Maintain/review data center design standards (typicals, varying device technologies, checklists, coordination) to drive speed and consistency. • Champion QA/QC practices within the projects supported with the intent to reduce rework and clashes; improve cycle time via templates/automation. • Lead clear, concise stakeholder communications (status, decisions, impacts); publish meeting notes and action logs. • Mentor junior designers/engineers; provide technical reviews and coaching on data center best practices.
Job 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
- Understanding and knowledge of ACC and other shared consultant data repositories and submittal workflow processes
- 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
- Experience with data centers, global programs, or multi-site rollouts
- Familiarity with standards/codes applicable to data centers (i.e., SOC 2, ISO 27000, TIA-942, NFPA 70/72; awareness of enterprise security standards)
- Exposure to server/VMS sizing and cybersecurity implications for physical security systems
- 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
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