Senior IT Enterprise Solutions Architect

VC3, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Solutions Architect to lead technology strategies and oversee complex solutions. This pivotal role emphasizes security design and cloud architecture, particularly in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clients, providing strategic direction while fostering a culture of transparency and teamwork. With nearly 30 years of experience, this organization values continuous learning and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

401K/RRSP company matching

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic learning environment

Hands-on experiences

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant technical experience with a focus on cloud solutions.
• Strong expertise in Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Security Design

Microsoft 365

Azure

Networking

Data Engineering

Machine Learning

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure AVD

Okta

Nerdio

Job description

Senior IT Enterprise Solutions Architect

Department: Enterprise Solutions

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canada - Remote

Description

The Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect will be a key technical leader responsible for defining technology strategies, innovation and overseeing the implementation of complex client and internal solutions. This role combines elements of security design and cloud architecture, with specialization in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The position requires a high degree of interaction with the client stakeholders and will work closely alongside the Client Partner Executive, helping provide technologic strategic direction, development, and growth.

Our People: Our team members are collaborative, positive, and dedicated to mutual success. Transparency isn't just a buzzword here; it's a commitment to open communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Guided by our core values — Passionately Curious, Own It, Go Beyond, and Serve as One — we’re here to create something extraordinary together.

Our Core Focus: Our team members play a pivotal role in our focus: Serving those who serve with technologies for today and tomorrow that make life safe and simple. With nearly 30 years of specialized expertise, our team goes beyond conventional boundaries, delivering tailored managed services and cybersecurity solutions to our clients.

Your Growth: We are a growth-minded organization that prioritizes development, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement. Rooted in our core value of being Passionately Curious, VC3 offers a dynamic learning environment, emphasizing hands-on experiences and formal development programs that celebrate continuous learning to propel your career forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
• Analyze technical requirements with client and Client Partner Executive to evaluate and architect technology solutions
• Work with Client Partner Executive to create detailed cost justifications on complex solutions
• Architect and Design scalable, secure, and high-performance single and multi-tenant cloud-based and hybrid solutions
• Design and maintain Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based SaaS applications
• Implement and enforce security best practices
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototype solutions for evaluation
• Act as a high-level escalation point for enterprise client’s environments
• Develop architecture frameworks and security protocols for cloud infrastructure
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud resources
• Implement cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure
• Ensure defined standards are being maintained for client environment
• Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Client Partner Executives, including Business and IT executive management
• Educate, enable, and assist with understanding and implementing new and upcoming technology investments or changes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams in the region

Education Requirements, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant technical experience, with at least five years of experience in a senior technical role
• Specific experience in implementing security architectures across on-prem, cloud (Azure)
• Experienced in hardening of servers, workstations, and mobile devices.
• Expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, and managed service provider (MSP) toolsets
• Certification in Microsoft Azure technologies (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred or documented experience
• Expert knowledge of Azure AVD, Entra B2B, Okta, and Nerdio
• Strong understanding of networking, security, identity management.
• Strong understanding of Data Engineering, Machine learning frameworks, Prompts and LLM.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work alone or with a team
• Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to present complex or highly technical issues in simple and easy-to-understand formats
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence decisions with internal and external stakeholders

Additional information you will want to know

• Applicant selected will be subject to a criminal and department of motor vehicles background checks and must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment
• Travel up to 30% required
• VC3 offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401K/RRSP company matching

Thank you for your interest in VC3. We appreciate all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.