Senior Field Solution Architect – Networking As 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 do Lead end-to-end architecture across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud, data protection, and security Own architectural discovery and technical validation, identifying risks, constraints, and trade‑offs early Design pragmatic, supportable architectures suitable for Canadian customers and regulatory expectations Define technical scope, assumptions, and dependencies for Statements of Work Act as an escalation point for complex or non‑standard designs Collaborate with sales teams to align architectural direction with customer priorities and business outcomes Mentor fellow FSAs through reviews, whiteboarding, and design coaching Collaborate with Principal Architects on complex, cross‑domain designs and strategic initiatives How senior FSAs succeed in this role They lead with architecture, not products, focusing first on constraints and operational realities They simplify complexity, avoiding over‑engineered or risky designs They challenge assumptions early and raise risks before delivery is impacted They design with implementation and long‑term support in mind They are trusted escalation points for complex architectural decisions They invest in enablement through documentation, patterns, and shared standards They communicate clearly with architects, delivery teams, and executives They build strong working partnerships with sales team members,



ensuring technical guidance and commercial strategy are aligned They work alongside Principal Architects to tackle the most complex and strategic design challenges What this role is not Not a quota‑carrying sales or product‑specialist role Not a junior or mid‑level architecture position Not focused on slide creation or demo‑only work Not a "yes‑by‑default" role – technical judgement and challenge are expected Not a hands‑off advisory role without accountability for outcomes What you’ll need to succeed Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT consulting or senior IT roles, specifically focusing on network architecture and design Extensive technical expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, or Aruba network solutions Experience with Juniper and HPE is a plus Proven experience in direct customer collaboration, with a track record of technical leadership and successful project outcomes Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively and constructively engage with customers, colleagues, management, and executives A proactive attitude toward new tasks and responsibilities, with a passion for enhancing customer experience, operational excellence, and continuous career development Recommendation of new technologies and focus areas to enhance company capability Commitment to obtaining and maintaining relevant industry certifications Mentor colleague to develop teamwork and inter‑department collaboration Nice‑to‑have: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience; proficiency in additional network technologies and certifications; experience with OT and IoT Salary & Benefits Pay 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 Employer CDW 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 (Toronto)
🏢 CDW
📍 Toronto