Sr Consulting Engineer - VMware

CDW

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the design, integration, and delivery of a wide range of technology solutions to clients. This position will also provide mentorship, guidance and technical leadership to engineers and associate engineers. Integrate and deliver a wide range of technology solutions providing high quality content deliverables ensuring solution is implemented as designed to the client’s satisfaction and approval.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related technical field and 5 years total Information Technology experience, to include experience in delivering complex technical solutions, including planning, development, implementation, and support, OR 9 years total Information Technology experience, to include experience in delivering complex technical solutions, including planning, development, implementation, and support.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and able to manage and escalate technical issues to the appropriate vendor support team.
Possess strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
Ability to design and architect various types of infrastructure solutions and perform advanced installation and configuration services.
Knowledge of vendor-supplied brands is also required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to effectively interact with leadership stakeholders and clients.
Candidate should maintain a professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners, and peers.
Ability to identify and deliver technical documentation that meets client-defined expectations.
Strong attention to detail, especially client and project changes, and have demonstrated analytical skills to identify potential risks.
Experience balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
They should have demonstrated experience applying lessons learned to unique problems and a history of reskilling on new technologies with the ability to determine benefits for clients.
Able to work beyond their regularly scheduled shift, select weekends, overtime as necessary or on occasion to meet operational needs.
Travel as needed to other CDW locations or client sites.
A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
Deep technical proficiency in VMware VCF Automation
Strong knowledge of VMware SDDC: vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced and complex engineering-related studies researching current and emerging technologies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and presents reports to management.
Regularly interface with technical and business staff of customers, including the project sponsor and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements.
Mentor other engineers to apply engineering background knowledge for project design, analysis, and project coordination of services or products.
Work with Professional Services Managers, ATAE's, Project Managers and customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are being met.
Maintain client relationships as a trusted Technical Advisor.
Serve as a collaborative support across internal teams and clients when necessary, using experience and judgment to communicate effectively to all parties.
Serve as technical point of contact on customer engagements.
Participate in a variety of sales activities.
Implement, deploy, and integrate VMware Cloud Foundation solutions, including comprehensive use of VCF Operations and VCF Automation.
Act as a trusted advisor on VMware SDDC technologies (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, VCF Operations and VCF Automation.