Consulting Engineer - Enterprise Network

CDW’s vision is to be the best national provider of Advanced Technology Solutions. We’ll achieve this reputation by continuing to delight our customers and being the employer of choice for Advanced Technology Solutions. Consulting Engineers at CDW are smart, hard-working Engineers who enjoy teaming with other best and brightest Engineers on highly visible, technically challenging projects and offerings. We’re looking for high-caliber, well-rounded professionals who are passionate about emerging technology, projects and consulting.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Perform client consulting in the area of network engineering (hardware and software) using routers, switches, network security devices, protocol analyzers, TCP/IP, VPN, Frame Relay, and MPLS

• Design, plan, and implement LANs and WANs using the latest technology

• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software technical problems related to LANs/WANs

• Conduct throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning

• Participate in various client projects intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures

• Create and execute test plans to meet project requirements for assigned components

• Identify and communicate potential opportunities for cross-selling to the sales team

• Manage time and expense to meet or exceed expectations defined in the Statement of Work

• Provide high quality content deliverables using the appropriate document templates

• Ensure solution is implemented as designed to the customer’s satisfaction and approval 
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, computer science, a related technical degree or equivalent

• Three years’ experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support

Other Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work

• Experience with troubleshooting Cisco router, switch and/or virtual network configurations

• Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs

• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.

• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience preferred

• CCNA, CCDP, or CCIE certification preferred

• Some knowledge of voice components preferred

COVID-19 Update:
CDW is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards and to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of coworkers and candidates for employment and their families, as well as the community.

CDW requires all coworkers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the only exceptions being a documented, legally required medical or religious accommodation.  Prior to starting with CDW, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide CDW with proof of full vaccination; or (ii) apply for and receive a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.