
Solutions Architect
Convergint
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $95,200 - $152,300 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Collaborate with sales colleagues in solutioning, designing and estimating large-scale, complex, and specialized facilities.
- Own the Design as a Service (DaaS) intake, capture scope and DaaS request; align with requestor and customer expectations.
- Drive the design lifecycle (SD, DD, CD, IFC, etc.); run Bluebeam session reviews, log/resolve comments, and issue formal revisions/decisions.
- Provide designer-of-record clarity and change control; document assumptions, exclusions, risks, and impacts for supported projects.
- Translate use cases and customer design needs/intents into design packages across Data Center security program platforms.
- Produce, coordinate, and communicate preliminary and detailed design packages aligned to client standards.
- 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.
- Participate in site surveys to confirm conditions and align with other consultants.
- Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies.
- 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.
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
design consultingsystem designsystem commissioningestimatingproject managementelectronic physical securityDaaS lifecycle managementdocument controlRevit/BIM execution plansdata center best practices
Soft skills
communicationorganizationfollow-throughownershipintegritymentoringtechnical reviewsstakeholder alignmentrisk identificationproblem-solving
Certifications
ASIS PSPRCDDmanufacturer credentials for ACSmanufacturer credentials for VMSmanufacturer credentials for PIDS