Pre-Sales Data Center Solutions Architect

Quadbridge Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadbridge Inc seeks an experienced Pre-Sales Data Center Solutions Architect in Montreal or Kitchener to design secure and scalable data centers. Ideal candidates will possess technical acumen and client engagement skills, supporting mid-market and enterprise clients with tailored solutions across a range of weighty technologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, life, and LTD insurance plan

Professional training and development opportunities

Top-tier equipment for work

Onsite chef and gym in Montreal office

Pet-friendly office environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pre-sale, solution architecture, or consulting role with focus on infrastructure.
• Proficient in designing and integrating solutions across computing and security.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with account executives to qualify data center opportunities.
• Lead client workshops to assess technical requirements.
• Design infrastructure solutions utilizing leading technologies.

Skills

Technical acumen

Client engagement

Solution architecture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Azure

Cisco technologies

Dell Technologies

HPE technologies

Job description

Pre-Sales Data Center Solutions Architect

Who We Are:

Quadbridge is a fast-growing North American IT solutions provider, empowering businesses to navigate complex challenges daily, through strong partnerships with leading technology providers and close collaboration with our team and customers. With locations in Kitchener, Montreal and Vancouver, we strive to create an energetic, fun workplace where ambitious, like-minded teammates collaborate, innovate, and thrive as we continue to grow our national footprint.

We are Quadbridge. See how we’re building tomorrow’s solutions, together.This Role:

We are looking for an experienced and business-savvyPre-Sales Data Center Solutions Architectto join our team in Montreal or Kitchener and support sales engagements across mid-market and enterprise clients. This role will focus on designing secure, scalable, and high-performance data centers and hybrid IT solutions leveraging a robust portfolio that includesDell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco, Sophos, Microsoft, Palo Alto, and Fortinet technologies.

Key Responsabilities:

• Partner with account executives to qualify, shape, and scope data center and hybrid infrastructure opportunities.
• Lead client discovery workshops to assess current environments, gather technical requirements, and map business needs to solution architecture.
• Design integrated infrastructure and security solutions using technologies that include and not limited to Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco, Microsoft (Azure), Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Sophos.
• Deliver solution presentations, technical demos, and architecture briefings tailored to stakeholder personas (technical and non-technical).
• Build and validate solution configurations (BOMs), develop high-level and detailed design documents, and contribute to SOW development.
• Collaborate with OEMs and distributors to stay up to date on roadmaps, certifications, programs, and incentives.
• Support responses to RFPs/RFIs including solution narratives, diagrams, and cost models.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and enablement activities internally across the sales and services teams.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of technical acumen, customer-facing experience, and the ability to architect solutions across computing, storage, networking, virtualization, security, and hybrid cloud environments.

• 5+ years in a pre-sale, solution architecture, or consulting role with a focus on infrastructure and security.
• Proficient in designing and integrating solutions across:
  • Compute & Storage:Dell PowerEdge/PowerStore, HPE ProLiant/Alletra, Lenovo ThinkSystem, SAN/NAS
  • Networking:Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/Meraki
  • Virtualization & Cloud:VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Azure IaaS/PaaS, Windows Server, Citrix
  • Security:Palo Alto firewalls, Fortinet FortiGate/FortiManager, Sophos XGS, Microsoft Defender
• Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, backup/restore, and multi-site architectures.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Bi-lingual is an asset
• Familiar with assessment and sizing tools (e.g., Dell Live Optics, HPE CloudPhysics).
• Experience creating Visio/Lucidchart diagrams, proposal content, and SOWs.

Preferred Certifications

• Dell Technologies Proven Professional (e.g., DCA, DCS)
• HPE ASE and Aruba Certified
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center)
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Associate

Why Quadbridge:• Invest in Your Future
– Benefit from our RRSP program to help you plan ahead.

• Grow With Us – Take advantage of ongoing professional training and development opportunities.

• Comprehensive Coverage – A complete health, dental, life and LTD insurance plan

• Top-Tier Equipment – We provide everything you need to do your best work.

• A Vibrant Workplace – Join us for monthly social and team building events.

• Perks You’ll Love – In our Montreal office, enjoy an onsite chef and gym.

• Stay Connected – Receive a phone allowance to keep you plugged in.

• Bring Your Best Friend – Our offices are pet-friendly!

Quadbridge is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and Employment Equity Act. If you require accommodations under the applicable Canadian laws during the interview process, please inform us, and we will ensure your needs are met.