Solutions Architect – ELV & ICT Infrastructure

We are Hiring for GBS IT Services LLC

Job Summary

• Responsible for designing and delivering ELV (Extra Low Voltage) and ICT infrastructure solutions for buildings and data centers.
• The role combines 70% technical design and engineering with 30% commercial strategy and pre-sales activities.
• Act as the technical anchor responsible for the full project lifecycle including site surveys, solution design, OEM coordination, pricing negotiation, and technical implementation oversight.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design integrated ELV and ICT infrastructure solutions including Data Center infrastructure, IP-CCTV, Access Control systems, Public Address (PA/PAVA), and Meeting Room AV solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and infrastructure assessments to evaluate readiness including power, cooling, cabling, and acoustic mapping requirements.
• Prepare High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), riser diagrams, and detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
• Ensure system interoperability and integration between multiple platforms such as CCTV, access control, fire alarm, and IoT systems.
• Perform technical audits and ensure project implementation aligns with approved architectural design.
• Lead technical pre-sales activities, including solution presentation, Proof of Concept (POC), and technical discussions with clients.
• Support tender and RFP submissions by providing technical solutions and design documentation.
• Optimize solutions through value engineering to balance technical requirements with project profitability.
• Coordinate with OEM partners and vendors for product selection, pricing negotiations, and technical support.
• Monitor project progress during implementation and ensure compliance with design standards and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and implementation engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

Mandatory Requirements

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or IT Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical design or pre-sales roles within system integration projects.
• Experience working with large system integrators or OEM companies such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Bosch.
• Strong experience in Data Center infrastructure (UPS, cooling, cabling).
• Expertise in IP-CCTV, Access Control Systems, Public Address (PA/PAVA), and Meeting Room AV solutions.
• Ability to perform site surveys, solution architecture design, and infrastructure planning.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure including Layer 2/3 switching, PoE design, and IP schema planning.
• AutoCAD – Mandatory
• MS Visio – Mandatory
• Knowledge of BIM / Revit – Preferred
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• CDCP / CDCS (Certified Data Center Professional / Specialist)
• AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP or equivalent networking certification
• OEM certifications from Axis, Honeywell, Bosch, Milestone, or Crestron.