**Job Summary**
We are hiring for a remote position for Net
App's Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team supporting our Canadian customer base, to operate in a pre-sales capacity, working to identify candidate workloads, design and architect appropriate solutions, run proofs-of-concept, and move customers into active consumption of Net
App's Google Cloud-based products.
Much of the customer engagement will be done collaboratively with the Google Cloud Sales and CSA teams, where we are providing the technical expertise on Cloud services offered by Net
App and Google Cloud.
There is also an evangelism side of the role – the qualified candidate must be capable of articulating how our technology enables customer innovation in Google Cloud.
This is a highly technical role with a heavy focus on customer and partner (Google) interaction, education, and collaboration, and you will find yourself in the heart of our customers' digital transformation efforts.
Location: Candidates must be in EST or CST time zones.
Ideal location in Montreal or Toronto.
About Us: We are part of the global Cloud Solutions Architect team within Net
App's Public Cloud Services business unit, specifically tasked with driving customer adoption of our Google Cloud services.
Our Sales, Technical, and Customer Success teams are charged with implementing and scaling the many Cloud and software services in our portfolio and exceeding our Sales goals.
It's a very dynamic area within Net
App, and we pride ourselves on our agility, adaptability, and continuous process improvement.
**Job Responsibilities**
Qualifying customer opportunities and requirements, and the potential solution fit for Net
App's offerings in Google Cloud.
Designing solutions that may include one or more of software, Cloud, and professional services; running technical workshops to demonstrate those solutions.
Presenting (Solution Selling) at customer and partner briefings, Google and Net
App sales meetings, corporate events, etc.
Designing and running proofs-of-concept to illustrate solution fit within the customer's environment.
Handover new customer wins to Customer Success and / or Professional Services.
Participating in / hosting industry meet-ups and user groups.
Publishing reference architectures, significant wins, best practices, etc., both internally and externally.
Maintaining customer Opportunity status in Salesforce.
Self-study / learning time: Staying abreast of the latest developments in public cloud services.
Acquiring / maintaining technical expertise.
Developing or enhancing processes and techniques employed by our Sales and Technical teams.
**Requirements & Education**
Desire Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of related field experience.
Any Google Cloud certifications are a plus.
Solid technical knowledge of Cloud concepts and technologies, particularly Google Cloud (Google Cloud Qualified Cloud Architect certification preferred).
A passion for solving customer business challenges with Cloud technology solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and practical competency applying AI-enabled tools and capabilities to improve technical discovery, solution design, customer engagement, and productivity.
Personal initiative - you will not be closely supervised, so this job requires a motivated, results-oriented individual who can achieve customer success without close supervision.
Experience in working with customers within the as a Service space.
Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects concurrently.
Appetite to learn and adapt to changing requirements and technology.
Experience running proofs-of-concept for software, hardware, or Cloud-based solutions in a pre-sales role.
Experience with Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) concepts, and an understanding of how application workloads such as SAP, HPC, virtual desktops, VMware, self-managed databases, and others utilize file and block storage in a Cloud environment.
Familiarity with Container orchestration runtime concepts and solutions is a plus (preferably Kubernetes).
On-premises infrastructure and workload experience and data migration methodologies are a plus.
Willingness to travel within the assigned geography to customer locations, and occasionally further.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong English language skills (French is a plus).
The target salary range for this position is 210,800 - 272,800 CAD.
The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range.
The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved.
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package.
This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's).
These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies.
We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity.
It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate.
We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
At Net
App, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees.
This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
Net
App is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
**Why You'll Thrive at Net
App**
At Net
App, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it.
The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
Net
App is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity.
As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
**Our culture**
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers.
We reward initiative, impact, and ownership.
We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life.
Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.
Apply now.
**Submitting an Application**
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website.
This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently.
Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
**AI Disclosure**
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection.
These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
📌 Cloud Solutions Architect - Google (Canada)
🏢 NetApp
📍 Canada