Job Description

Job Title - Security Solutions Architect 

Location - Home Based

Salary - £55,000 + £6000 car allowance

We are seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Senior Security Design Engineer / Solution Architect to lead the design and development of innovative, cost-effective, and customer-focused security solutions.

This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering robust technical designs and commercially compelling solutions, ensuring seamless transition from bid stage through to project delivery and service support.

You will play a key role in shaping modern, technology-led security architectures, leveraging the latest advancements to deliver exceptional value to customers.

The Role

• Lead the design of high-quality, compliant, and commercially viable security solutions

• Translate customer requirements into clear, documented, and deliverable system designs

• Support the full bid lifecycle, providing technical input into tender submissions and proposals

• Produce detailed specifications, schematics, and design documentation

• Conduct site surveys and client consultations to define project requirements

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Delivery teams to ensure aligned solutions

• Drive innovation, incorporating emerging technologies into solution design

• Ensure smooth handover from design to delivery and service teams

• Review and approve designs prior to submission to clients

• Support supplier and subcontractor engagement for accurate and competitive pricing

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Electronic Security System Design

• Strong knowledge of CCTV (IP & Analogue), Access Control, Intruder Detection & PSIM systems

• Experience designing integrated and enterprise-level security solutions

• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, wireless technologies)

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, virtualisation – VMware/Hyper-V)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud)

• Understanding of cyber security principles within system design

• Ability to produce high-quality technical proposals and tender responses

• Experience with design tools (e.g. Visio, JVSG) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, and performance

What We’re Looking For

• Self-starter with a passion for emerging technologies and innovation

• Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear solutions

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills

• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Collaborative team player who can also take ownership and lead from the front

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships

• Creative problem solver with a drive to deliver best-in-class solutions