Public Sector Solutions Architect – Federal Canada

105 Cisco Systems Canada Co.; Las Piñas; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer based in the National Capital Region to work with the Canadian Federal public sector. You will combine technical expertise, consultative engagement, and business acumen to help customers address complex operational and technology challenges.

Working with Account Executives and partners, you will shape secure, scalable solutions and technology roadmaps that support mission and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in systems architecture, solution design, or related fields.
• Completion of at least 3 large-scale, end-to-end solution architectures or delivery leadership projects.
• Competency in at least two domains among networking, security, data centre, collaboration, or observability.
• Experience delivering at least 5 technical presentations or architecture reviews to diverse audiences.
• Experience producing written technical documentation and actionable roadmaps.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education/experience.
• Resident in the National Capital Region with hybrid work and travel availability.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to Canadian Federal public sector customers, aligning solutions with mission and business objectives.
• Lead discovery sessions, design solutions, prepare customer presentations, proposals, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Translate customer needs into architectures addressing regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
• Develop technology roadmaps in collaboration with Cisco, customers, and partners.
• Stay current on Cisco technologies and AI infrastructure and communicate value to stakeholders.
• Architect secure, resilient, and scalable solutions across complex environments.
• Translate technical considerations into clear recommendations and business value for stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

Security

Data centre

Observability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer based in the National Capital Region to work with the Canadian Federal public sector. You will combine technical expertise, consultative engagement, and business acumen to help customers address complex operational and technology challenges.

Working with Account Executives and partners, you will shape secure, scalable solutions and technology roadmaps that support mission and outcomes.