Associate Consulting Engineer- Network Securityat CDW Careers

Fueled by our shared passion and expertise, CDW delivers innovative technology solutions for our customers. We’re also committed to fostering an environment that embraces collaboration, celebrates integrity, inclusivity, and individuality, and paves the path for personal and professional growth. Experience a life in balance and join us on the journey forward.   

CDW is building teams that are growing service offerings to our customers. A successful Associate Consulting Engineer (ACE) will immerse in a close-knit group of technology leaders, to collaborate and master complex solutions to business requirements. Hone your learning by partnering with skilled engineers who value your ideas and perspectives. The Program is a meaningful milestone-based, industry-leading training program for people who have real passion for technology, an aptitude for problem solving, and a drive for customer dedication. Further expand your knowledge, gain hands-on experience with leading-edge technology, while accelerating your career dreams. Upon completion of the program, you will advance into a Consultant Engineer on CDW’s services team where you will accelerate your career.

What you will do: 
Participate in a best-in-class training program while gaining valuable on-the-job skills. As an Associate Consulting Engineer (ACE), you will be actively involved in technical solving opportunities and assigned to meaningful projects that align to your skill set. Learn from top technology professionals as well as pursue certifications that are incorporated into the program.

By joining our team, be partnered with industry leading Engineers, Consultants and Technical Architects and Solution Architects to help enable your success. CDW is honored by holding the highest level of certifications and accreditations with our partners

• Developing and implementing enterprise level technical architecture and physical design of our customers’ network
• Analyzing existing network security solutions and recommending solutions, including the design, and configuration of Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet Firewalls and related security technologies.
• Interfacing with technical and business staff of customers following project implementation, including the project sponsor and stakeholders towards more complex future engagements.
• Pre-Sales – listen and observe sales activities, understand the customer needs, ask appropriate questions. Provide in-depth technical expertise on specific platforms and applications supporting solution architecture.
• Planning – participate in kick off meetings. Communicate customer information and requirements with the project team. Review Statement of Work (SOW), validating scope and tactical project requirements.
• Design – read design documents and contribute to the development of customer solutions. Participate in joint technology design sessions, providing technical analysis on implementation sequencing.
• Implementation – perform assigned engagement activities as directed. Troubleshoot, break-fix tickets, complete service requests, and complete device software updates. This may include configuration implementation, patching, or other activities.
• Operations – Participate in remediation for post incident reviews. Recognize opportunity for resolution and own what is needed to drive resolution, identify, and recommend support process improvements. Contribute to Wiki forum

What we expect of you: 

• Candidate should possess one of the following:
  • BA/BS including concentration in; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security/Information Technology:
  • Associate degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technology focused concentration plus 1 year of relevant practical experience or;
  • 3+ years relevant practical experience in switch, routers, firewalls, or wireless, or;
  • 1 year relevant practical experience plus one or more applicable technology related certifications (certifications to be in active standing)
• Ability to travel up to 25% (can vary by location)
• Ability to work select weekends and/or after hours when business needs arise  
• Authorized to work for CDW in the United States; immigration sponsorship (H-1B, TN, etc.) is not currently available for this position.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients
• Associate/Professional Level Certifications (Networking, Security, Firewall)
• Consulting Experience

About us     
We make technology work so people can do great things.   
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider to business, government, education, and healthcare organizations across the globe. 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 your long-term, full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner. We have the experience, expertise, scale, relationships and deep industry knowledge to bring just about any vision to life. Together, we can deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.  

CDW is building teams that are growing service offerings to our customers. A successful Associate Consulting Engineer (ACE) will immerse in a close-knit group of technology leaders to collaborate and master with. Hone your learning by partnering with skilled engineers that value your ideas and perspectives. The program is a meaningful, industry-leading training program for people who have real passion for technology, an aptitude for problem solving, and a drive for customer dedication. Further expand your knowledge, gain hands-on experience with leading-edge technology, while accelerating your career dreams. Upon completion of the program, you will advance into an Engineer Consultant on CDW’s services team where you will continue to accelerate your career. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.