Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life. A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you passionate about technology and customer consultation? We are looking for a Solution Architect for our Edmonton branch!

Are you passionate about cutting edge technology and implementation technical solutions with a company that values FUN! We are looking for a client-focused and dynamic Solution Architect for our Edmonton branch! You will contribute to the business by designing tailored client solutions providing client support in a professional and courteous manner.

Overview:

• The Solution Architect possesses and demonstrates experience and skills in designing, architecting and implementing solutions within the Long View Microsoft portfolio. The Solution Architect understands client requirements through strong business and technical consulting skills and is proficient in creating and implementing proven solutions that solve business challenges. The Solution Architect has a breadth of understanding and experience across several technology solutions, is proficient in creating complex multi-technology solutions across multiple architecture domains.

What Your Role at Long View Looks Like:

• Ensure technology designs and implementations solve clients’ requirements and challenges
• Design, architect and implement standard or custom technical solutions (at times oversees the design, architecture and implementation)
• Develop complete technology solutions across a breadth of technology options, taking into account all aspects of architecture including business and technical requirements, sizing, infrastructure, data protection, security and recovery items
• Create relevant documentation as required (including but not limited to conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, transition to operations information)
• Industry Events Collaborator
• Represents Long View at vendor and industry events as required
• Participate and contribute including sharing learnings and information with the larger Long View team that is not present at the event
• May host presentations and/or education sessions
• Trusted Advisor
• Align with clients to build long term relationships that further business value for both the client and Long View
• Analyze complex requirements and develops IT strategies and multi-technology solutions aligned with industry-accepted best practices
• Keep abreast of relevant industry certifications and accreditations as aligned with key practices and technology partners

What You Bring to Long View:

• 10 or more years of experience working as a subject matter expert in at least 2 technology areas (Microsoft, cloud, virtualization and networking), one of which must be Microsoft
• Advanced level understanding of a wide range of technologies such as: Server, Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/LDAP, ADFS, Office 365, Azure, System Center Suite, Intune, Hyper V and VMware vSphere
• Capability to translate technical features into tangible business benefits
• Ability to effectively communicate to different audiences including internal stakeholders and peers clearly and concisely in written, oral and various presentation formats and situations
• Ability to facilitate impactful workshops (envisioning workshops, art-of-the-possible sessions)
• Familiarity with the sales process and willingness to work within the approved Long View processes
• Previous experience responding to RFPs, RFQs and RFIs
• Demonstrated life-long learner who is motivated to stay relevant in area of expertise
• Solution focused mindset and creative thinker
• Strong consulting, collaboration and leadership skills
• Exposure to new and emerging technologies such as MS Teams is considered an asset
• Microsoft related technical certifications

Who you are:

• Demonstrated life-long learner who is motivated to stay relevant in area of expertise
• Solution focused mindset and creative thinker
• Strong consulting, collaboration and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in complex and dynamic work environments
• Interest in and knowledgeable about current news, system information, problems, changes and updates relevant to the IT user community
• Passionate about total customer satisfaction and creating a great client experience
• Committed to Long View’s four core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and Fun
• Excited about and willing to take 2 - 4 training events per year
• Willing to assist in other areas of the business
• Supportive and aware of following all LVS policies including our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Respectful Workplace Programs
• Long View participates in various government audits and special programs every year. Part of your duties will be to participate in these programs where needed as it relates to your technology area(s).

$122,360 - $160,598 a year

Expected Salary Range plus 15% variable earnings

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram! Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know