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Long View Systems

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

Network Technical Architect

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaCA$104k - CA$125k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of industry experience working as a Network Subject Matter Expert.
  • Experience designing and delivering network solutions across several of these technologies: routing and switching; firewalls including Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto; network access control including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and/or Aruba ClearPass; wireless; and Cisco Duo.
  • Network architecture and documentation skills, with the judgment to solve business problems and independently lead technical project delivery on-site and remotely.
  • Familiarity with networking considerations for Microsoft cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure and Microsoft 365.
  • Consulting skills to ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, navigate difficult conversations, and provide client-first recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the hands-on network technical lead, translating business requirements into architecture and guiding implementation through successful operational handover.
  • Lead solution design and implementation planning for small project teams, providing technical guidance and coaching to junior consultants.
  • Own technical delivery within project-manager-led projects, align with project direction, and provide timely updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions to the project manager, who retains overall project accountability.
  • Lead client discovery on-site and remotely; translate business needs into practical network architectures, explain trade-offs, and recommend solutions focused on quality and value.
  • Produce architecture documentation, including conceptual, logical, and physical designs, bills of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge-transfer materials, FAQs, and transition-to-operations information.
  • Set technical direction and coordinate with stakeholders and Long View practices to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and deliver commitments.
  • Maintain relevant industry certifications and accreditations aligned with key practices and technology partners.
  • Build client relationships through attentive listening, candid advice, proactive communication, and reliable follow-through.
  • Support pre-sales discovery, solution development, effort estimation, and technical qualification by providing technical input to the team leading the opportunity.
  • Contribute technical expertise to government audits and special programs relevant to assigned technology areas.

Desired Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education is an asset.
  • Relevant networking certifications are preferred, with an expectation to maintain appropriate certifications aligned with key technologies and partners.
  • Previous experience with DevNet, cloud networking, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Umbrella, server infrastructure, or Cisco Unified Communications (voice).

About the Company

Long View Systems

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

Long View provides IT services and solutions across North America, focusing on long-term client partnerships and comprehensive managed services. Its offerings include Modern Workplace, Data & Dynamics, OneCloud, NextNet, Digital Defense, and Licensing & Procurement, supported by partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. It differentiates itself through enduring client relationships, a strong ecosystem of technology partners, industry recognition, and a history of improving client operations, as shown by internally adopting Dynamics 365 to replace its own ERP. The company’s goal is to help customers digitally transform and run IT as a steady, orchestrated service rather than as isolated projects.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1999

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