Manager of Solutions Architecture

About the Role

OnX is looking for a Manager of Solutions Architecture to join our Central Region team. In this role, you will lead and manage a team of Senior Solutions Architects while serving as the technical authority behind complex, vendor-agnostic solutions that help our clients solve real business challenges. You will work closely with Account Executives, clients, and cross-functional teams to design, scope, and deliver scalable outcomes across networking, security, collaboration, data centre, and cloud technologies. This is a remote position supporting clients and team members across Central Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of Senior Solutions Architects across the Central Region, including performance management, coaching, and career development

Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and client engagements within the region

Drive consistency in solution quality, methodology, and documentation standards across the team

Design comprehensive, vendor-agnostic solutions aligned to client business and technical requirements

Develop detailed architectural designs including technical workflows, integrations, and bills of materials

Collaborate with Account Executives to support opportunity development and drive sales outcomes

Engage clients through workshops, presentations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations

Evaluate and recommend technologies that align with client goals and industry best practices

Build resilient, secure, and scalable solutions spanning multiple practice areas

Maintain vendor relationships and align on joint go-to-market strategies

Develop thorough solution documentation including design specifications and deliverables

Stay current with emerging technologies and support the team in pursuing vendor certifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree an asset)

Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or CCDP, or equivalent, are highly desirable

5+ years of experience in a Solutions Architect or equivalent pre-sales/technical role

3+ years of experience managing or leading a team of technical professionals, with direct responsibility for performance management and career development

Strong knowledge across networking, security, collaboration, and data center technologies

Familiarity with vendor solutions including Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Arctic Wolf, Pure Storage, and Broadcom

Demonstrated track record of designing and delivering complex technical solutions

Experience with cloud and hybrid cloud integration

Excellent communication, presentation holder engagement skills

$130,000-150,000 base salary not including commission