Pre-Sales Architect

SysGen Solutions Group•Calgary, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be the technical driver behind infrastructure at SysGen, delivering smart, secure, and scalable server, network, Microsoft 365, and cloud solutions tailored to our clients’ business needs. You’ll architect projects from planning through execution and act as a trusted escalation point, confidently tackling complex challenges and owning outcomes in a fast paced, project driven environment. At SysGen, you’re not just starting a job; you’re logging into a team that’s wired for collaboration, cloud-level fun, and big ideas that never crash.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design, presales architecture, or MSP consulting environments, with proven experience leading complex multi-technology engagements
Advanced expertise in infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, and Modern Workplace technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS
Strong networking and security knowledge including Layer 3 switching, VLANs, routing, firewall architecture, and security best practices
Solid understanding of storage, backup, disaster recovery, vendor licensing models, and lifecycle planning
Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable architectural designs with accurate scoping, labour forecasting, and risk identification
Executive-level communication skills with the ability to present, influence, and support negotiation in client-facing engagements
Strong collaboration and mentorship capability with the ability to operate autonomously and contribute to architectural standards and governance
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

relevant certifications considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead discovery sessions with client stakeholders to uncover business drivers, risk tolerance, growth plans, and modernization priorities
Design and architect secure, scalable, and lifecycle-aware solutions across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, backup, virtualization, and Modern Workplace
Translate business and technical requirements into logical and physical architectural designs
Develop detailed quotes with accurate scope definition, labour forecasting, and pricing alignment
Drive quoting strategy that balances competitiveness, profitability, and delivery realism
Present and justify solution designs to technical and executive audiences, securing stakeholder buy-in
Identify technical risks, dependencies, lifecycle impacts (EOL/EOS), and implementation constraints early in the design phase
Collaborate closely with sales and delivery teams to ensure solution accuracy and successful handoff
Perform peer reviews and quality assurance on presales architecture to elevate standards and reduce delivery risk
Mentor junior team members and contribute to presales maturity and architectural governance
Act as escalation authority for complex, high-risk, or strategically sensitive opportunities
Maintain and promote SysGen’s core vendor stack and competitive positioning