Solutions Designer – Canada Public Sector, Federal

Cisco

. Act as a trusted technical advisor to Canadian public sector customers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $201,900 - $255,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems architecture and solution design, with a strong focus on delivering secure, scalable solutions tailored to the Canadian public sector. Proficient in translating technical requirements into actionable roadmaps and architectural recommendations while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Systems ArchitectureSolution DesignTechnical ConsultingCisco TechnologiesTechnical Presentations

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Hard Skills

NetworkingSecurityData CentreCollaborationObservabilityTechnical DocumentationArchitecture ReviewsImplementation RoadmapsSolution Architecture DiagramsAI Infrastructure

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cisco PortfolioAI WorkloadsHybrid/Cloud SolutionsEnterprise NetworkingSecurity Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCNPCISSPGovernment of Canada Level II Security ClearanceGovernment of Canada Level III Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public SectorCritical InfrastructureRegulated EnvironmentsEnterprise EnvironmentsTechnical Advocacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted technical advisor to Canadian public sector customers
Partner with Account Executives and cross-functional teams throughout the pre-sales cycle
Lead discovery, solution design, customer presentations, proposal development, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities
Uncover mission-critical challenges, technical requirements, constraints, and desired outcomes
Translate customer insights into architectures addressing regulatory, security, and operational requirements
Develop, document, and present technology roadmaps
Maintain knowledge of Cisco technologies, industry trends, emerging capabilities, and AI infrastructure
Communicate technology relevance and business value to technical teams, business stakeholders, and executives
Architect secure, resilient, scalable, and operationally practical solutions using Cisco’s portfolio and partner ecosystem
Translate technical considerations into recommendations, architectural trade-offs, and business value
Help stakeholders make informed technology decisions and build confidence in proposed solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in systems architecture, solution design, systems engineering, technical consulting, delivery, or implementation within enterprise environments
Completion of at least 3 large-scale, end-to-end solution architectures, implementations, or delivery leadership projects within enterprise, critical infrastructure, public sector, or regulated environments
Documented technical competency in at least two of: networking, security, data centre, collaboration, or observability
Experience delivering a minimum of 5 technical presentations or architecture reviews
Experience producing written technical documentation, including customer requirements analyses, solution architecture diagrams, and actionable implementation roadmaps
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or a minimum of 14 years of combined education, formal certifications, technical training, and practical work experience
Current residency in the National Capital Region
Availability to fulfill hybrid office, customer-site, and travel requirements
Preferred: 4+ years serving Canadian Public Sector accounts
Preferred: active industry-recognized certification such as CCIE, CCNP, or CISSP
Preferred: 3+ years of Cisco enterprise networking, security, or data centre configuration or architecture experience
Preferred: experience with an AI infrastructure, AI workloads, or secure hybrid/cloud-connected solution project
Preferred: 2+ years of direct pre-sales or technical advocacy experience
Preferred: 2 formal technology roadmaps or strategic architectural decision documents
Preferred: active Government of Canada Level II (Secret) or Level III (Top Secret) security clearance
Preferred: verified bilingual proficiency in English and French

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid employee birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees