Principal Architect Team Lead, Security

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Do you have the vision and expertise to lead enterprise security architecture, influence business decisions, and help organizations navigate an evolving cybersecurity landscape?We are looking for a dynamic and results-focused
Principal Architect,
Security **
to be based out of our
Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto** branch where you will provide subject matter expertise, strategy and the best IT security solutions to Long View Systems, its customers and internal stakeholders.
A Day in the Life:
Drive the sales of security solutions with a focus on the Microsoft technology stack. This including new sales and increase active usage of existing client base
Qualify strategic business solutions leads and sales opportunities with Account Managers, Client Services Managers and/or Practice Directors
Guide and lead the strategic sales process through to closure including authoring the required documents
Work with the Executive VP of Strategy, Office of the CTO, US Sales VP’s and Security Practice Director to develop and create a portfolio of highly differentiated practice and cross-practice solutions, specifically in the Security/Digital Defense portfolio
Research, understand and communicate industry and market trends and direction
Support partner vendor events in alignment with Practice Directors and Vendor Management Office
Create and execute on integrated annual strategy plans to achieve identified targets
Qualify strategic business solution leads and sales opportunities with Account Managers, Client Success Managers and Practice Directors
As a senior member of Security practice, you will work as a part of the team, solving business challenges and create business outcomes from strategy to execution
Applying your deep technical knowledge as a subject matter expert to architect and implement those solutions
Create artifacts and develop best practices
Lead strategic sales process through to closure including authoring required documents and contracts
Proactively build a pipeline of opportunities to support revenue targets
Participate and represent Long View in a variety of industry events
Host presentations and educational sessions internally and externally
What You Bring:
15+ years of industry experience working as a subject matter expert in Cybersecurity
Proficiency in outcome-based selling, or previous pre-sales experience selling complex solutions
Effective communication skills allowing you to interact with various audiences including internal stakeholders and peers
Proficiency in workshop facilitation (Envision and Art-of-the-Possible workshops)
Industry certifications and accreditations as aligned with key practices and technology partners
Familiarity with selling processes and working within the approved Long View processes
Ability to grasp new technology concepts rapidly and assess their relevance for client solutions
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical teams
Ability to manage team priorities, delegate responsibilities, and drive accountability and performance
What Makes You Extra Awesome:
Experience with Microsoft Defender
Why Work at Long View:
Great people and culture
Recognition programs
Career growth
– Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
Interesting work
– Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
$143,500 - $188,370 a year
Expected Salary Range plus 20% variable earnings
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