Security Solutions Engineer l

Allied Universal

NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Apple Macs, Architectural Engineering, Cisco Nexus Switches, Communication Skills, Construction Drawings, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Access Control, Electronic Design, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, Facebook, Fibre Channel, GSOC - GIAC Securing Oracle Certification, IP (Internet Protocol), Legal, LinkedIn, Maintenance Services, NFS (Network File System), Network Design, Network Operations Center, OSF Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), Physical Security, Post-Sales, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Sales Proposals, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Security Design, Security System Design, Solution Sales, Surveillance, System Architecture, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Recruiting, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Value Engineering, Vision Plan, Writing Skills, iSCSI
LOCATION
NY
POSTED
25 days ago

Security Solutions Engineer l

Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2026-1602642 Date posted: 06/02/2026

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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 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:

  • Creates and updates comprehensive post-sale engineering packages illustrating device locations, IDF/MDF room layouts, SOC/GSOC layouts, console designs, installation diagrams, riser diagrams, network designs, etc.
  • Creates and updates performance-based and product-based specifications.
  • Creates and updates pre-fabrication submittal packages as specified by architects and engineers for their approval prior to installation.
  • Develops and maintains as-built record documentation over the life-cycle of various projects and follow-on MAC work.
  • Utilizes and contributes to comprehensive library of standard post-sale engineering documents, templates and standards, as well as project-specific and customer-specific submittals.
  • Ensures effective value engineering by assuring technical compliance while at the same time reducing Allied Universal Technology Services costs whenever possible.
  • Reviews AUTS proposals both pre-sale and post-sale to scrutinize selected products for applicability and specification compliance.
  • Collaborates with AUTS's product suppliers to ensure the desired functionality of selected products.
  • Consistently applies AUTS's standards for installation.
  • Contributes to AUTS internal guidelines for Solutions Engineering engagement and post-sale systems engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of technical designers and engineers.

  • Ability to simultaneously work on multiple large, complex projects.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical decision-making capabilities.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to influence others.

  • Electronic security systems design / engineering experience: 2+ Years.

  • In-depth knowledge of security system design best practices and product applicability including products like:

  • Video surveillance and related technologies (Analog, IP, Codecs, VMS)

  • Access control and related technologies (card access, biometrics, PIV, FIPS-201, HSPD-12, various processor panels, electric locking hardware ,etc.)

  • Physical intrusion detection (Bosch, DMP, etc)

  • Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)

  • Software House, Lenel, Amag, RS2, DSX and Open Options systems architectures.

  • Computer software skills to include: AutoCAD and associated rendering applications, MS Office, Acrobat writer and Visio.

  • Ability to read and understand complex architectural and engineering drawings.

  • Working knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, voltage drop calculations and wire sizing.

  • A bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is considered a plus.

  • Ability to plan, size and design enterprise-class IT network and storage solutions including products like:

  • Virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and View

  • Data-center networking technologies such as Cisco Nexus

  • Storage Area Network technologies such as NetApp or EMC

  • Load balancing / firewalling technologies such as Cisco ACE or Cisco ASA

  • Data-center protocols such as Fibre Channel, NFS, IP, iSCSI, DCE

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.
  • Pay Range: $90k/yr-$125k/yr

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

If 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. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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About the Company

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Allied Universal

Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or www.AUS.com
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
FOUNDED
2016
WEBSITE
http://www.aus.com/Careers