Senior Sales Engineer

Tidal Commerce; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Senior Sales Engineer to advise clients and support pre-sales initiatives. The role entails developing technical strategies, architecting network infrastructures and ensuring solutions meet client needs across various technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Cisco, AWS, and security systems, coupled with strong client engagement skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to work with a talented team

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise networks with Cisco.
• Expertise in Verkada video security and access control.
• Experience in AWS network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategies for Cisco Meraki and Enterprise Networking.
• Architect secure network infrastructures leveraging Cisco technologies.
• Lead technical discovery workshops and proof-of-concepts.

Skills

Client engagement

Presentation

Organizational skills

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

Education

Cisco (CCNP Enterprise or above)

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Aruba Certified Mobility Professional

Aruba Certified Network Security Professional

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Enterprise

Palo Alto Networks

AWS

Verkada

Aruba HPE

Job description

Member of Umbrella-Incorporated, Cloud Managed Networks is an IT solutions provider specializing in cloud migration, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. With a client-centric approach, we create tailored strategies to meet unique business needs, ensuring seamless digital transformations.

• Our expertise spans on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, offering services such as system architecture, managed IT support, and IoT solutions.
• As a trusted partner of industry leaders like Cisco and Verkada, Cloud Managed Networks delivers scalable, secure, and innovative solutions across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing

We have different entities under the Umbrella Group including Tidal Commerce, Cloud Managed Networks, Apsis Consulting.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer with a strong technical foundation and client-facing expertise to support pre-sales initiatives and solution development. In this role, you will act as a technical advisor to the sales team and clients, helping architect and position multi-vendor solutions that include Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Verkada, AWS, Palo Alto Networks, and Aruba HPE technologies

What you'll do

• Develop and execute technical strategies focused on Cisco Meraki, Cisco Enterprise Networking, and related networking solutions.
• Architect end‑to‑end secure network, security, and cloud infrastructures leveraging Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Cisco SD‑WAN, and Cisco Meraki platforms.
• Design and demonstrate integrated security and video surveillance systems based on Verkada cameras, access control, and environmental sensors.
• Scope, size, and position next‑generation firewall and SASE solutions using Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access.
• Advise clients on cloud networking and secure connectivity patterns within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and hybrid architectures.
• Create wireless LAN and edge‑to‑cloud solutions using Aruba HPE (Central, CX switching, ClearPass) that meet performance and security SLAs.
• Lead technical discovery workshops, white‑boarding sessions, and proof‑of‑concepts across the full technology stack above.
• Support the sales cycle with bills of materials, level‑of‑effort estimates, and competitive positioning across multi‑vendor offerings.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure proposed designs are implemented to specification and documented for hand‑off.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience designing and supporting enterprise networks with Cisco Enterprise and Cisco Meraki technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise implementing and troubleshooting Verkada video security and access control solutions in production environments.
• Practical experience architecting secure workloads and connectivity in AWS (VPC design, Transit Gateway, Site‑to‑Site VPN, Direct Connect).
• 3+ years configuring and deploying Palo Alto Networks Next‑Generation Firewalls and Panorama management.
• Strong knowledge of Aruba HPE wired and wireless solutions, including Aruba Central management and ClearPass Policy Manager.
• Proven pre‑sales engineering or advanced technical support experience, interfacing directly with customers and sales teams.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, wireless, firewalls), security best practices, and cloud networking.
• Excellent client engagement, presentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco (CCNP Enterprise or above) and Cisco Meraki ECMS certifications.
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or Aruba Certified Network Security Professional (ACNSP).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.