Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.
A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we
prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s
most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows
our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment
of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and
belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core
pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the
workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View
as a good or great place to work!
Are you passionate about technology and customer consultation?
We are looking for a Solution Architect for our Edmonton branch!
Are you passionate about cutting edge technology and implementation technical
solutions with a company that values FUN!
We are looking for a client-focused and dynamic Solution Architect for our
Edmonton branch! You will contribute to the business by designing tailored
client solutions providing client support in a professional and courteous
manner.
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What Your Role at Long View Looks Like:
- Ensure technology designs and implementations solve clients’ requirements and
challenges
- Design, architect and implement standard or custom technical solutions (at
times oversees the design, architecture and implementation)
- Develop complete technology solutions across a breadth of technology options,
taking into account all aspects of architecture including business and
technical requirements, sizing, infrastructure, data protection, security and
recovery items
- Create relevant documentation as required (including but not limited to
conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials,
as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, transition to
operations information)
- Industry Events Collaborator
- Represents Long View at vendor and industry events as required
- Participate and contribute including sharing learnings and information with
the larger Long View team that is not present at the event
- May host presentations and/or education sessions
- Trusted Advisor
- Align with clients to build long term relationships that further business
value for both the client and Long View
- Analyze complex requirements and develops IT strategies and multi-technology
solutions aligned with industry-accepted best practices
- Keep abreast of relevant industry certifications and accreditations as
aligned with key practices and technology partners
What You Bring to Long View:
- 10+ years of experience working as a subject matter expert in at least 2
technology areas (Microsoft, cloud, virtualization and networking), one of
which must be Microsoft
- Advanced level understanding of a wide range of technologies such as: Server,
Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/LDAP, ADFS, Office 365, Azure, System
Center Suite, Intune, Hyper V and VMware vSphere
- Capability to translate technical features into tangible business benefits
- Ability to effectively communicate to different audiences including internal
stakeholders and peers clearly and concisely in written, oral and various
presentation formats and situations
- Ability to facilitate impactful workshops (envisioning workshops,
art-of-the-possible sessions)
- Familiarity with the sales process and willingness to work within the
approved Long View processes
- Previous experience responding to RFPs, RFQs and RFIs
- Demonstrated life-long learner who is motivated to stay relevant in area of
expertise
- Solution focused mindset and creative thinker
- Strong consulting, collaboration and leadership skills
- Exposure to new and emerging technologies such as MS Teams is considered an
asset
- Microsoft related technical certifications
Who you are:
- Demonstrated life-long learner who is motivated to stay relevant in area of
expertise
- Solution focused mindset and creative thinker
- Strong consulting, collaboration and leadership skills
- Comfortable working in complex and dynamic work environments
- Interest in and knowledgeable about current news, system information,
problems, changes and updates relevant to the IT user community
- Passionate about total customer satisfaction and creating a great client
experience
- Committed to Long View’s four core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and
Fun
- Excited about and willing to take 2 - 4 training events per year
- Willing to assist in other areas of the business
- Supportive and aware of following all LVS policies including our Health,
Safety & Environment (HSE) and Respectful Workplace Programs
- Long View participates in various government audits and special programs
every year. Part of your duties will be to participate in these programs
where needed as it relates to your technology area(s).
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$122,360 - $160,598 a year
Expected Salary Range plus 15% variable earnings
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Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on
LinkedIn and Instagram!
Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven
organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource
groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various
company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are
fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent,
positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we
know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied
identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation
requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know
