Security Solutions Architect

@ Long View Systems

Security Solutions Architect

Posted 2 months ago

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About the job

Long View is a top North American IT provider focused on innovation, client satisfaction, and a positive, inclusive culture. The Security Solutions Architect designs and implements enterprise security solutions, leading large initiatives and mentoring others in complex environments.

Requirements

8+ years in IT security
Experience with security architecture
Proven deployment experience
Strong Microsoft Security expertise
Knowledge of cloud security

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience with compliance frameworks
Growth mindset and team-oriented

Full job description

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you passionate about security and have a passion for technology? Are you looking to work for a company that values FUN?

As a Solutions Architect - Security you will work with Client Success Managers to ensure the highest levels of client satisfaction. You will design, architect, implement and upgrade solutions, handle and resolve escalations. You will have deep consulting experience leading, designing, and delivering large‑scale security initiatives for complex enterprise environments. This role offers the opportunity to shape offerings, mentor junior team members, and contribute to national go-to-market strategies.

A Day in the Life:

Lead large, complex security engagements from discovery through architecture, deployment, validation, and operational handover, ensuring clear alignment and measurable business outcomes
Act as the security architecture authority for enterprise clients, providing technical leadership, solution design, and implementation oversight across cloud and hybrid environments
Architect, deploy, and deliver Microsoft Security solutions spanning identity, endpoint, email, cloud workload, data protection, and compliance technologies
Work closely with clients, stakeholders, Account Managers, and technical specialists to design and implement enterprise-wide security programs and target-state security architectures aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Design and implement data protection and compliance architectures, including information protection, data loss prevention, secure data handling, and framework alignment
Support security solution sales activities by qualifying opportunities, shaping proposals, leading technical presentations, responding to RFPs, and providing strategic security guidance
Lead security initiatives related to vulnerability management, remediation, risk reduction, and operational security improvement
Architect and deliver security solutions across Microsoft Azure, with working knowledge of AWS and GCP environments
Leverage scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code principles to improve deployment consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain architecture standards, templates, reference architectures, and delivery artifacts
Provide mentorship, technical leadership, and knowledge sharing to delivery teams while contributing to practice growth and industry awareness
Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and clients, translating complex security concepts into clear business outcomes

What You Bring:

8+ years of extensive security consulting experience, leading and being the primary delivery resource on large, complex enterprise engagements.
A strong foundation in security architecture and practical implementation
Proven hands‑on deployment experience with enterprise‑grade security solutions.
Strong expertise with Microsoft Security products, Microsoft licensing models, and cloud security architectures.
Solid understanding of:
- Data protection and information security concepts
- Security compliance and governance frameworks
- Vulnerability management, patching, and remediation processes
- Strong architectural knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, with Azure expertise and AWS/GCP experience considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of scripting, coding, and automation for security deployment and integration.
- Excellence in:
  - Requirements gathering and analysis
  - Security architecture design
  - Documentation and delivery frameworks
  - Outstanding leadership, consulting, and client‑facing communication skills, both written and verbal.
  - Deep understanding of Security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS)
  - Amazing communication skills — with the ability to translate technical detail into real-world value for clients

Who You Are:

Interested in and knowledgeable about current news, system information, problems, changes and updates relevant to the IT user community and your area of expertise
Passionate about creating a great client experience
Committed to Long View’s four core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and Fun
Have a growth mindset
Dedicated to ongoing professional development
Willing to assist in other areas of the business
Supportive and aware of following all LVS policies including our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Security Compliance and Respectful Workplace Programs
A willing contributor to various government audits and special programs that Long View participates in every year. Part of your duties will be to participate in these programs where needed as it relates to your technology area(s)

Why Work at Long View?

Great people and culture

401K Plan

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

Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

Benefits

Long View Systems (LVS) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week. You share the costs of some benefits (medical/prescription, dental, vision) and LVS provides other benefits at no cost to you (group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability). In addition, there are voluntary benefits with reasonable group rates that you can purchase through LVS payroll deductions (supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance).

Benefits Offered

Medical, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA) (LVS contributes $500 per plan year), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Retirement Savings 401(k) (LVS contributes 5% of previous year’s W2 earnings) and ROTH, Discount Program, and Employee Assistance Program

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know

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