Solutions Architect - Ottawa, Ontario

About PureLogic IT · PureLogic IT provides innovative IT solutions for the Federal Government and private sector organizations. We enable outcomes as a secure and trusted technology service provider across current and emerging technologies. With expertise across all areas of IT i ...

Job description

About PureLogic IT

PureLogic IT provides innovative IT solutions for the Federal Government and private sector organizations. We enable outcomes as a secure and trusted technology service provider across current and emerging technologies. With expertise across all areas of IT including cloud technology, software solutions, and infrastructure, as well as professional services - it's what we do and how we do it that makes us different. We are a Canadian, women-owned, equal opportunity employer with a family culture and passion for giving back. Strong. Secure. Engage.
Together.
This is our Mission.

Title
: Solutions Architect

Reports to:
Director of Solutions Architecture

Based at:
135 Michael Cowpland Drive, Suite 200

This role is a new addition to our organization.

We are looking for a Solutions Architect that identifies and addresses technical challenges within assigned accounts to ensure customer success throughout the entire sales lifecycle—from initial discovery and solution design through proposal development. The role establishes trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, influences solution direction, and leads the design of integrated solutions leveraging Storage, Networking, and Compute platforms to meet customer requirements.

Job purpose:
The Solutions Architect is a presales technical leader responsible for translating customer business objectives into differentiated, value-driven technology solutions. This role partners closely with Sales, enterprise clients, and technology partners to articulate solution outcomes and value propositions to both business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities / Activities

• Confer with customers and Consultants to assess business needs and determine system requirements.
• Architect solutions working closely with the Sales team and the customers.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to understand customer requirements, promote company products, and provide technical sales support.
• Assist with technical scoping and review for Statement of Work (SOW) for professional services.
• Identify resale opportunities and support them to achieve sales plans.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of technical presentations of products and services to customers.
• Recommend hardware, software and services to customers as well as document how such changes will lower costs or increase production.
• Assist the Sales team with positioning products requiring extensive technical expertise or multi-vendor solutions.
• Provide technical and non-technical assistance and advice to clients or team members regarding the use, the setup, and maintenance of the recommended solutions.
• Periodically prepare technical presentations for products.
• Responsible for RFP technical responses and reviews.
• Attend product certification courses and effectively hold certificates for PureLogic IT.
• Attend company training seminars to become familiar with product lines.
• Keep up to date on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to obtain a government of Canada Security clearance level II
• Minimum 5 years experience in system administration e.g.: servers, storage, hypervisors, networking, Linux or Windows.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in architecting and configuring server solutions such as Dell EMC PowerEdge, HPE Synergy/Proliant, and Cisco UCS.
• Experience designing and sizing enterprise server and storage solutions for specific client workloads and requirements.
• Experience installing and administering VMware, Linux, or Microsoft server solutions.
• Experience in architecting or deploying hyper-converged solutions such as VSAN, Nutanix, or CEPH.
• Have an understanding and willingness to learn Software Defined Solutions including VMware and Redhat on X86 servers.
• Experience developing data center solution architecture (Servers, storage, software) and producing detailed bills of materials (BOMs) based on client requirements.
• Experience with one or more configuration tools such as Dell solutions configurator, HPE OCA, NetApp Ascend, and Cisco CCW.
• Experience working and/or selling to the Federal Government.
• Post-Secondary education in a computer related field or equivalent experience.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, judgement, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Flexible working hours and remote options
• Comprehensive health, and dental insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• A collaborative team environment working with cutting-edge tech

Work Model

We promote work-life balance and Family is one of our values. We enable our employees to work from home and from the office by providing a hybrid work model with flexibility. This role will work primarily from the office, however we will work together to ensure you have flexibility.

Our Commitment to You

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team. We are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and/or disability status. If you're driven, hard-working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.