Network Customer Solutions Architect (DND)

TL;DR

Network Customer Solutions Architect (Cisco): Designing and developing network solutions tailored for National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces with an accent on network design, security, and infrastructure architectures. Focus on collaborating with DND personnel, providing technical leadership during the sales cycle, and ensuring solutions are scalable and secure.

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Salary: $116,000–$155,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that helps organizations adopt cloud technologies and make smart decisions about their technology.

What you will do

• Engage directly with DND/CAF early in the sales cycle to modernize infrastructure and approach to connectivity.
• Collaborate with key government personnel to understand their mandates, mission objectives, and technical requirements.
• Design and develop network solutions tailored to meet mission requirements.
• Create detailed technical presentations and solution blueprints.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during the pre-implementation phase, ensuring the services delivery team is fully briefed.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience with Cisco technologies, selling or supporting as a presales resource in the public sector.
• Extensive experience with Cisco networking, security, and/or collaboration technologies and solutions.
• Strong understanding of network design, application platform, and infrastructure architectures principles and best practices.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing network solutions.
• Active security clearance (secret or higher) is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Nice to have

• Relevant Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
• Knowledge of MEDDPICC.
• CAF veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with supportive colleagues fostering innovation.
• High-performing culture dedicated to achieving goals for customers and each other.
• Flexible workdays to plan work in a way that suits you best.
• Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years.
• Commitment to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self.
• Competitive benefits package starting on day one.

Hiring process

• Digital interviewing process.
• Criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks.
• Remote onboarding.