Senior Field Solution Architect – NetworkingAs a Senior Field Solution Architect, you act as a lead architect for customer environments, shaping designs that are operationally sound, secure, and aligned to Canadian enterprise realities. You are accountable for architectural decisions, technical quality, and ensuring solutions can be implemented, supported, and evolved over time.What you’ll doLead end-to-end architecture across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud, data protection, and securityOwn architectural discovery and technical validation, identifying risks, constraints, and trade‑offs earlyDesign pragmatic, supportable architectures suitable for Canadian customers and regulatory expectationsDefine technical scope, assumptions, and dependencies for Statements of WorkAct as an escalation point for complex or non‑standard designsCollaborate with sales teams to align architectural direction with customer priorities and business outcomesMentor fellow FSAs through reviews, whiteboarding, and design coachingCollaborate with Principal Architects on complex, cross‑domain designs and strategic initiativesHow senior FSAs succeed in this roleThey lead with architecture, not products, focusing first on constraints and operational realitiesThey simplify complexity, avoiding over‑engineered or risky designsThey challenge assumptions early and raise risks before delivery is impactedThey design with implementation and long‑term support in mindThey are trusted escalation points for complex architectural decisionsThey invest in enablement through documentation, patterns, and shared standardsThey communicate clearly with architects, delivery teams, and executivesThey build strong working partnerships with sales team members,



ensuring technical guidance and commercial strategy are alignedThey work alongside Principal Architects to tackle the most complex and strategic design challengesWhat this role is notNot a quota‑carrying sales or product‑specialist roleNot a junior or mid‑level architecture positionNot focused on slide creation or demo‑only workNot a "yes‑by‑default" role – technical judgement and challenge are expectedNot a hands‑off advisory role without accountability for outcomesWhat you’ll need to succeedMinimum of 8 years of experience in IT consulting or senior IT roles, specifically focusing on network architecture and designExtensive technical expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, or Aruba network solutionsExperience with Juniper and HPE is a plusProven experience in direct customer collaboration, with a track record of technical leadership and successful project outcomesStrong communication skills, with the ability to effectively and constructively engage with customers, colleagues, management, and executivesA proactive attitude toward new tasks and responsibilities, with a passion for enhancing customer experience, operational excellence, and continuous professional developmentRecommendation of new technologies and focus areas to enhance company capabilityCommitment to obtaining and maintaining relevant industry certificationsMentor colleague to develop teamwork and inter‑department collaborationNice‑to‑have: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent skilled experience; proficiency in additional network technologies and certifications; experience with OT and IoTSalary & BenefitsPay range: $145,600 - $195,600 total compensation, depending on experience and skill set. Salaries are based on a 40‑hour workweek and paid on a bi‑weekly payroll schedule.Equal Opportunity EmployerCDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sr Field Solutions Architect - $145,600 - $195,600 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 CDW
📍 Winnipeg