Senior Solutions Architect

Equinix, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Solutions Architect, where you will leverage your expertise in network management and solutions selling. This role involves collaborating with sales teams to provide strategic solutions, researching emerging technologies, and developing IT plans tailored to client needs. You'll be part of an innovative environment that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you, providing a platform to enhance your skills in a dynamic international setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

International work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Network and Data Center management with a focus on solutions selling.
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic solutions support and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Develop information plans based on customer needs and technical context.

Skills

Network Management

Data Center Operations

Enterprise IT Systems

Solutions Selling

Cloud Technologies

Technical Support

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco PIX series

Checkpoint Firewalls

MPLS Technologies

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

The Senior Solutions Architect works strategically for clients using existing GSA methods and procedures on new pre-sales assignments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic solutions support for sales teams.
• Research, evaluate and stay ahead of emerging tools, techniques and technologies.
• Build information/technology plans based on an understanding of the customer's organizational strategic direction, technical context and business needs.
• Provide technical support for marketing initiatives through participation in proposals and marketing studies.
• Identify, develop, update and implement standards and procedures.
• Work with resources in the CIO, CTO, CMO and CSO organizations on system infrastructure problems, technical concerns, and financial issues.

Qualifications

• 8+ Years in the functional domains of Network, Data center, Enterprise IT Systems, including implementation and technical support preferred.
• 8+ Years of Solutions Selling in a commercial pre-sales position preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline preferred.
• Cloud Certifications in one or more Public Clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI) is preferred.
• Proficient French (written and oral) is required.

Technologies include

• L3 Technologies - OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, IS-IS, IPv4, IPv6, Multicast, PIM, IGMP, mVPN; L2 Technologies - Ethernet, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, QinQ, HDLC, PPP, ATM.
• MPLS - MPLSVPN, MP-BGP, LDP, MPLS-TE (RSVP), L2VPN, FRR, PWE3; Data Center Technologies.
• Cloud and Virtualization Technologies; Security & HA - Cisco PIX series, ASA series, Checkpoint Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs, IPsec, GRE.
• Tunnels, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.
• QoS - ToS, LLQ, CBWFQ, WFQ, Shaping, Policing, MPLS-VPN QoS.

What we offer

The opportunity to leave your mark in a company that is growing quickly and still manages to keep a pioneer spirit. We offer a competitive salary and a great opportunity to build and expand your experience in an international environment.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.