Technology Solutions Architect

Position/Employment type:- Permanent 

Technology Solutions Architect

Organization/Reporting line:

Reports to: 

Integrated Solutions Manager with dotted line to Technical Operations Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Place of work/Travel:

Dar es salaam, Tanzania | Travel required for meetings, surveys, inspection etc.

Contact and Cooperation:

Internally: Main cooperation with the Integrated Solutions Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Business Unit Heads and Heads of Support Functions/ Departments to conduct Site Surveys, Design, Specify and create Technology drawings, design, BOQ and proposals, and bids.

Externally: Local and International Technology Partners, Equipment Suppliers, Technology Consultants, Architects, Engineers and System Integrators.

Job Summary:

The Technology Solutions Architect will provide support to both the Technical Division and Sales divisions and will be responsible for consultancy, design and commercial documentation as well as Business Development for the Integrated Technology Business Unit.  Technical writing skills would be required. The person will work closely with the various departments to ensure that the designs are functional, and solution driven. Financial review of projects in close co-operation with the Integrated Solutions Manager, Finance, Technical Manager / Supervisor, Project and CST.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design planned projects within the set budgets and resources;
2. Technical, Financial, Commercial and Operational excellence by well-designed solutions.;
3. Keep ahead of technology in the Technical Integrated Solution space;

Authority:

Refer to GARDA WORLD Authority Matrix.

Accountability:

The Solutions architect is accountable to the Technical Operations Manager for his responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of KPIs.

Competencies:

• An energetic person with ability to transform, inspire and motivate teams to produce quality output within strict timeframes;
• Strategic and logical thinker, ability to see the big picture and formulate strategies for the company and contribute to achievement of the company’s overall objectives;
• Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and provide others with clear direction and sets measurable and achievable goals for subordinates;
• An analytical and passionate transformative and visionary leader capable of providing mentorship and guidance on developing the capabilities and competencies of the Technical Team/Sales team.
• Enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Influential with an ability to work and interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to results, customer focused, and goal driven;
• Ability to grow, support and develop talent within the department; and
• High moral standing with impeccable integrity

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Design, IT, Electrical / Electronics or similar is essential
• Professional qualification in design technology, engineering, security and risk management or any related field.
• Minimum ten (5) years pre-sales and technical experience in the same industry with at least five (3) years' in the infrastructure / facilities security sector at a management level.
• Specialist knowledge in CCTV, Access Control, Time & Attendance, Visitor Management Systems, Control Rooms, Data Centers, Fire Alarms and Suppression Systems, Perimeter & Border Intrusion Detection Systems including but not limited to Fiber, Electric Fences and Infrared, Communication, Retail / Residential, Corporate, Commercial and Diplomatic Security Systems and Response as well as integration with automation of various systems for Centralized Monitoring, Surveillance and Response.
• Demonstrable experience of large scale and complex technology security solutions in at least 3 key sectors e.g. Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Large Commercial Buildings, Education Sector, New Builds / Mixed Use Development Projects, Health Care, Retail & Financial Services.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint and Visio & Intermediate user in CAD and / or REVIT experience essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest physical and electronic security systems including excellent technical / product knowledge of all types of security, fire and BMS systems and solutions such as but not limited to CCTV, IT networking, Access Control, Video Management Systems, Security Command Centres / Remote Monitoring, Tracking and Alarms.