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Security Solutions Architect

Long View Systems
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, Canada
Sales, Consulting & Training
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 helping organizations navigate complex security challenges?

Long View is looking for a Security Solution Architect with a strong consulting mindset, who can translate client needs into strategic, high-impact security solutions. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of business drivers, risk landscapes, and security priorities to lead the design and deployment of enterprise-grade security environments.  This role offers the opportunity to shape offerings, mentor junior team members, and contribute to national go-to-market strategies.

A Day in the Life:

    • Work closely with key stakeholders, including clients and technical specialists, to design and implement enterprise-wide security programs.
    • Support sales of Security Solutions with a focus on the Microsoft Technology Stack by qualifying strategic leads and partnering with the Account Management team.
    • Partner with Account Managers to shape proposals, lead technical presentations, respond to RFPs, and influence pipeline opportunities through strategic security guidance.
    • Lead engagements from discovery through delivery with clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes.
    • Research and communicate industry and market trends; participate in networking events and host internal knowledge-sharing sessions to help grow the security team.

What You Bring:

    • A strong foundation in security architecture and consulting with 10+ years of experience in security and 3+ years as a technical consultant.  You have experience and expertise in these key areas:
    •  Identity and Access Management
    • Microsoft Active Directory (required)
    • Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping Identity
    • Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Cisco Duo
    •  Operating Systems and Infrastructure
    • Windows Server and Workstation (required), Unix/Linux (optional)
    • Microsoft Exchange, SCCM, DNS, networking, firewalls
    •  Endpoint and Threat Protection
    • Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto, Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, Cisco XDR, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco AnyConnect
    • Microsoft Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Symantec
    •  Vulnerability Management
    • Tenable, Qualys, Rapid 7, Tripwire, Microsoft Defender VM, Cisco Vulnerability Management
    •  Data Protection
    • Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Cisco Umbrella DLP, Symantec
    •  Security Monitoring and Compliance
    • Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk
    • CIS, NIST, Zero Trust
    • Incident investigation
    • Cloud and Application Security
    • Cloud-native security controls, Zero Trust architecture, and emerging tools like Microsoft Security Copilot or similar AI-
    • driven platforms
    • Azure, AWS, GCP
    • Secure application architecture, DevSecOps
    • Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Cloud App Security
    • Proven leadership in designing and deploying core security solutions, guiding projects from concept to full implementation.
    • Ability to bridge technical depth with business relevance through excellent communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead client workshops, navigate stakeholder dynamics, and build trusted relationships.  A proactive, self-directed approach to consulting engagements with strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Expertise with Microsoft security tools (Sentinel, Defender Suite, Conditional Access, etc.).
    • Ability to design and deploy solutions across various infrastructure platforms, cloud environments, and business use cases.
    • Mentor and support junior security consultants and analysts by sharing knowledge and guiding engagement execution.

      • Additional Valuable Experience:
    • O365 administration
    • Azure administration
    • Linux environments
    • Scripting and automation
    • Digital forensics and investigations

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

    • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, TOGAF, or Azure Architect
    • Experience securing DevOps environments and automating infrastructure

Why Work at Long View?

    • Great people and culture 
    • Recognition programs
    • Fun is one of our core values
    • Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness
$122,360 - $152,950 a year
Expected Salary Range plus 15% variable earnings
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We know that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they check every box. But we’re looking for more than just a resume — if you’re excited about this role and believe you can bring value to our team, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity with us.

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
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