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Network Security Architect

Laval, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$180,000–$200,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Engage with clients to understand their business and technical needs, then design and present scalable networking and cybersecurity solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Provide technical leadership throughout sales and client engagements, collaborating with sales, engineering, delivery teams, and technology partners.

Job details

IT Solutions Architect (Networking & Cybersecurity) Location: Hybrid | Quebec Type: Permanent, Full-Time Our client is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect specializing in Networking and Cybersecurity to support enterprise and public sector clients. This is a highly client-facing role focused on solution design, technical advisory, and pre-sales support, helping organizations modernize and secure their IT environments. Working alongside Account Managers and technical specialists, you will act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into scalable networking and cybersecurity solutions while guiding clients through their technology initiatives. Responsibilities Engage with clients to understand business and technical requirements Design and recommend networking and cybersecurity solutions aligned with organizational objectives Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout the sales cycle Deliver solution presentations, demonstrations, and technical recommendations to stakeholders Develop architecture and solution designs for enterprise infrastructure environments Collaborate with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to support proposals and client engagements Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices Build and maintain relationships with strategic technology vendors and partners Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and certification initiatives Required Experience Strong background in enterprise networking and cybersecurity architecture Experience designing and recommending infrastructure and security solutions for commercial and/or public sector organizations Hands-on knowledge of technologies from: Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto Networks HPE Aruba Experience in a client-facing consulting, solutions architecture, pre-sales, or advisory capacity Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills University degree, college diploma, or equivalent industry experience Nice to Have Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Network Architect, Cybersecurity Architect, or Infrastructure Architect experience Relevant vendor certifications such as: Cisco (CCNP, CCIE) Fortinet NSE/FCP Palo Alto Networks certifications Aruba certifications Experience working with public sector clients RFP, proposal, and technical bid response experience Additional Requirements Bilingual English and French (written and spoken) Strong customer-focused and consultative approach Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Self-starter with strong organizational and relationship-building skills What's Being Sought This opportunity is best suited for a professional who combines deep networking and cybersecurity expertise with strong client-facing consulting skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable engaging executives, presenting technical solutions, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the technology decision-making process. $180,000 - $200,000 This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires strong enterprise networking and cybersecurity architecture experience, including designing infrastructure and security solutions and working with technologies such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and HPE Aruba. Candidates should have client-facing consulting, solutions architecture, pre-sales, or advisory experience, strong communication and presentation skills, and English-French bilingual proficiency; a degree, diploma, or equivalent industry experience is accepted.