Bilingual Senior Technical Architect I (SDWAN)

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On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create supported SDWAN network and networking designs. Ensure architecture, design, implementation, and testing.
• Act as leader and technical manager of networking and SDWAN network assigned to a client or project.
• Lead the delivery of major and complex SDWAN network and networking projects.
• Integrate different technological layers into a global architecture.
• Ensure technological leadership within the project.
• Validate the delivery strategy of complex projects.
• Participate in solving problems related to architecture.
• Supervise the evolution of the project scope until its delivery and adapt the strategy.
• Analyze customer needs and prepare documents specifying the professional services to be provided (scope of work, proposal, contract).
• Analyze and develop opportunities with an innovative mindset.
• Transform technical issues into business advantages and opportunities.
• Collect data, analyze information, and make practical recommendations.
• Prepare and produce reports and presentations.
• Recommend upgrades, improvements, or technological changes to maintain the operational efficiency of the network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain automation for deployments and migrations

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Networking, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in telecommunications and networking.
• Advanced skills in network routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, SDWAN networks (Fortinet), and security; design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of architecture.
• Certifications: Fortinet NSE 7 – Fortinet SDWAN, CCNP, CCIE or similar networking/routing certification.
• In-depth knowledge of local networks, wide area networks, SDWAN networks, Fortinet, cloud services, and data centers.
• Knowledge and experience using automation (YAML files, AWX Ansible)
• Business sense – Customer orientation and practical experience with external clients.
• Experience in a data center environment including access management, interconnections, switching hardware, and following rigorous change management procedures.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills (report writing, presentation skills, etc.).
• Collaboration skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with large-scale networks and clients.
• Experience with government networks and technological environments.
• Consulting experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio required
• Bilingual; In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada.

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. 

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status:  Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/03/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. 

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