IT Solutions Architect

SysGen Solutions Group

IT Solutions Architect designing secure infrastructure, cloud, networking, and Modern Workplace solutions for Western Canadian businesses. Leading presales discovery, architecture, quoting, stakeholder presentations, and delivery handoffs.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in IT infrastructure design, virtualization, cloud technologies, and Modern Workplace solutions, with a strong ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable architectural designs. Proven experience in leading complex engagements, mentoring teams, and ensuring successful stakeholder communication and collaboration.

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IT Infrastructure DesignPresales ArchitectureCloud TechnologiesExecutive-Level CommunicationMentorship Capability

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure DesignVirtualizationCloud TechnologiesWindows ServerVMwareHyper-VNutanixMicrosoft 365AzureAWS

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentorshipExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Layer 3 SwitchingVLANsRoutingFirewall ArchitectureDisaster Recovery

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

MSP ConsultingVendor Licensing ModelsLifecycle PlanningRisk IdentificationArchitectural Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudSwitchingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery sessions with client stakeholders to uncover business drivers, risk tolerance, growth plans, and modernization priorities
Design and architect secure, scalable, lifecycle-aware solutions across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, storage, backup, virtualization, and Modern Workplace
Translate business and technical requirements into logical and physical architectural designs
Develop detailed quotes with accurate scope definition, labour forecasting, and pricing alignment
Drive quoting strategy balancing competitiveness, profitability, and delivery realism
Present and justify solution designs to technical and executive audiences and secure stakeholder buy-in
Identify technical risks, dependencies, lifecycle impacts, and implementation constraints early in the design phase
Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to ensure solution accuracy and successful handoff
Perform peer reviews and quality assurance on presales architecture
Mentor junior team members and contribute to presales maturity and architectural governance
Act as escalation authority for complex, high-risk, or strategically sensitive opportunities
Maintain and promote SysGen’s core vendor stack and competitive positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design, presales architecture, or MSP consulting environments
Proven experience leading complex multi-technology engagements
Advanced expertise in infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, and Modern Workplace technologies
Experience with Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS
Relevant certifications considered an asset
Strong networking and security knowledge, including Layer 3 switching, VLANs, routing, firewall architecture, and security best practices
Solid understanding of storage, backup, disaster recovery, vendor licensing models, and lifecycle planning
Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable architectural designs with accurate scoping, labour forecasting, and risk identification
Executive-level communication skills for presenting, influencing, and supporting negotiation in client-facing engagements
Strong collaboration and mentorship capability
Ability to operate autonomously and contribute to architectural standards and governance
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus performance-based compensation
Double Dip vacation program
Hybrid work schedule
Comprehensive benefits
Health & wellness culture
Team-building activities
Fun Fridays
Staff appreciation and company-wide celebrations
Eligibility for President’s Club
All-expenses-paid President’s Club trip
Paid training and development
Flat organization with freedom to create impact and make meaningful changes
Diverse, innovative workplace
Award-winning employer recognition