Senior Sales Engineer - Canada

Cyderes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in Toronto, Canada. This position involves serving as a trusted technical advisor, shaping security solutions through collaboration with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and strong expertise in security solutions such as MDR and SIEM. Responsibilities include leading technical sessions, designing architectures, and ensuring implementation success. Attractive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, presales engineering, or security operations.
• Deep expertise in MDR, MSS, SIEM, SOC operations.
• Strong understanding of cloud security tools (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their security posture.
• Design MDR, MSS, SIEM, SOAR, and automation-focused security architectures.
• Provide expert-level guidance on endpoint security and log management.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Presales engineering

Security operations

Communication skills

Threat detection

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, GIAC)

Tools

Google Chronicle

Azure Sentinel

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Job description

We help the world Be Everyday Ready™

Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

About the Role

The Senior Solutions Architect will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, shaping security solutions that align Cyderes’ MDR and Managed Security Services portfolio with client needs. This role partners closely with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to design architectures, present solutions, and ensure a seamless transition from presales through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand security posture, requirements, and architectural landscape.
• Design and articulate MDR, MSS, SIEM, SOAR, and automation-focused security architectures tailored to customer environments.
• Develop solution proposals, architecture diagrams, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
• Provide expert-level guidance on endpoint security, log management, threat detection, cloud security, and incident response integration.
• Partner with Sales to deliver compelling demos, presentations, RFP/RFI responses, and technical validations (POCs/POTs).
• Collaborate with Cyderes Delivery and Engineering teams to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with service capabilities.
• Stay up to date with threat trends, security technologies, and competitive offerings; provide feedback to Product and Service Management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert at customer meetings, industry events, and internal training sessions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, presales engineering, or security operations.
• Deep expertise in MDR, MSS, SIEM, SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response practices.
• Strong understanding of EDR/XDR platforms, log analytics, cloud security tools (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security automation.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise security solutions and delivering client-facing technical presentations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts into business-focused outcomes.
• Experience with platforms such as Google Chronicle, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Exabeam, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar.
• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS/Azure security certifications, or vendor-specific technical credentials.
• Experience in a managed services or consulting environment.

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.