Senior Solutions Architect
- Fredericton, NB, E3C 0N9, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title: Senior Solutions Architect
Location: Fredericton, NB or Moncton, NB or Halifax, NS (Open to Remote for the right candidate)
Travel Expectations: Occasional, when necessary to customer offices.
Job Summary:
A Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and implementing product and service solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients. They work closely with our clients to fully understand their business requirements and provide technical guidance and expertise to develop solutions that meet their needs.
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities):
- Assist the Bulletproof sales team with pre-sales questions and accompany them to meetings as a technical resource to drive sales from a technical viewpoint.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of Bulletproof’s products and services, with specialized focus on Managed IT services.
- Work with clients to gather requirements and understand their business needs.
- Design and develop solutions that meet client requirements and industry best practices.
- Create technical specifications, design documents, and other technical artifacts to support the solution/service design process.
- Work with sales and delivery teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Participate in the development of proposals and project/service estimates.
- Conduct pre-sales Webinars to potential customers and partners.
- Conduct pre-Sales on-site visits to selected customers.
- Design, attend & deliver product and service presentations during seminars, events & tradeshows.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Bulletproof’s products and services.
- Obtain and maintain certifications from various vendors as required for professional improvement as well as vendor partnerships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 7+ years hardware/software technical sales experience; experience with managed IT services is necessary.
- 7+ years’ experience working within the channel structure for vendors, distributors and resellers.
- 5+ years of highly technical experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and supporting Windows software.
- Familiarity with RFP processes.
- 5+ years’ experience using, administering, architecting Cloud technologies – specifically Microsoft Azure, Office 365/Microsoft 365, and the Microsoft Defender Suite.
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint Online, Power Platform, and Azure Dev Ops.
- 5+ years’ experience with sizing, architecting and deploying infrastructure solutions including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, network security, wireless and network switching platforms.
- 5+ years’ Experience with designing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery solutions
- Experience with sizing and architecting solutions involving Microsoft, HPE, Dell, Cisco, and Fortinet equipment would be an asset.
Required Education and Other Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent field.
- Possessing current Microsoft certifications which include MS-500, Azure Fundamentals, MS-365 Fundamentals.
- Background knowledge in IT security including concepts of security governance.
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO-27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53 is required.
Perks & Benefits - What’s in it for you?
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-matched RRSP program
- Comprehensive travel medical coverage
- Professional certification reimbursement for relevant career development
- Mental Health Counselling and Family Assistance Program
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
- Give back while getting paid with dedicated volunteer time
- Competitive Extended health care benefits ($1500 per year massage therapy coverage)
- Goodlife Fitness corporate rate – It’s 25% off memberships
- Recognition and rewards, including score-card performance bonus, and service award bonus
About Bulletproof
At Bulletproof, we help organizations stay secure, compliant, and future-ready through Microsoft-powered technology solutions and managed services. For more than 20 years, we've partnered with public sector organizations, regulated industries, and commercial businesses across North America to reduce risk, modernize operations, and drive measurable outcomes. As a trusted Microsoft solutions partner, we combine deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, and managed services with a people-first culture that values growth, innovation, and meaningful impact.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Bulletproof is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Bulletproof is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Solutions Architect designs and implements complex product and service solutions while providing technical expertise to support the sales team. They are responsible for gathering client requirements, creating technical specifications, and evaluating emerging technologies to improve service effectiveness.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 7 years of technical sales experience, specifically within managed IT services and channel structures. A bachelor's degree or technical diploma in a relevant field is required, along with current Microsoft certifications and knowledge of security frameworks.
Skills
- Managed IT services
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Defender Suite
- SharePoint Online
- Power Platform
- Azure Dev Ops
- Infrastructure architecture
- Business continuity
- Disaster recovery
- Network security
- Technical sales
- RFP processes
- Security governance
- ISO-27001
- NIST CSF
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company-matched RRSP program
- Travel medical coverage
- Mental health counselling
- Family assistance program
- Volunteer time
- Extended health care benefits
- Massage therapy coverage
- Fitness membership discount
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Sales
- Consulting
- Security & Safety
- Software
Keywords
- Solutions Architect
- Managed IT Services
- Microsoft Azure
- Office 365
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Defender
- SharePoint Online
- Power Platform
- Azure Dev Ops
- Business Continuity
- Disaster Recovery
- Network Security
- HPE
- Dell
- Cisco
- Fortinet
- ISO-27001
- NIST CSF
- Technical Sales
- RFP
- Cloud Technologies
- Virtualization
- Infrastructure
- Security Governance
- Pre-sales
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance
- System Architecture
- Hardware
- Software