Data Center Security Solutions Engineer

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.

Allied Universal Technology Services is looking to hire a Data Center Solution Engineer. The Solution Engineer supports Data Center Design consulting and security systems design and documentation. The position ensures that security solutions meet technical, operational, and regulatory requirements while aligning with global security standards. The role requires close collaboration with project stakeholders, including internal security teams, construction managers, architects, consultants, vendors, and integrators.

Pay: $85,000 - 100,000 annually

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design consulting services associated with security systems design for Data Centers and other critical infrastructure environments
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive multi-phase design projects and post-sale engineering packages, including layouts, diagrams, and network designs
  • Partner and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to produce construction-ready materials, such as installation diagrams, network designs, riser diagrams, schedules, functional narratives, and as-built documentation
  • 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 follow-on work
  • Utilize and enhance standard engineering templates, documents, and customer-specific submittals
  • Ensure technical compliance and cost efficiency through effective value engineering
  • Review proposals for product applicability and specification compliance
  • Collaborate with vendors to confirm functionality and integration of selected products
  • Supports development of internal engineering standards and engagement guidelines while staying current on security technology codes, standards and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with electronic security systems design, engineering experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of security system design and technologies, including video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection
  • Familiar with systems such as Software House, Lenel, AMAG, Genetec, Avigilon, Brivo, or HID
  • 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 REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, MS Office, Acrobat, Visio, and ability to interpret complex architectural and engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge of AC/DC circuitry, voltage drop calculations, and wire sizing
  • Experience designing enterprise IT network and storage solutions, including VMware, Cisco networking, NetApp/EMC SANs, and related data center technologies

QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • ASIS or BICSI certifications or similar

BENEFITS:

  • 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

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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: www.aus.com

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