Solutions Engineer - SDI Networking - Digital Velocity Servicesat CDW Careers

The Network Architect for Digital Velocity Solutions are smart, hard-working Engineers who enjoy teaming with other best and brightest Engineers on highly visible, technically challenging projects and offerings. We are 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. 
• Work with clients and their mixture of technologies to include Cisco Route/Switch, Cisco ASA/Firepower & Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper Route/Switch, Aruba, Meraki and Cisco wireless, SilverPeak WAN accelerators, Cisco CUCM, Unity, UCCX IM&P, gateways, WebExCollaboration and Solarwinds NMS administration. 
• 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.

Education and/or Experience 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 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work 
• Experience with troubleshooting 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 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders 
• Proven ability to maintain and create technical documentation for the enterprise-level customers 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to demonstrate solid attention to detail and a penchant for accuracy 
• History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines 
• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important 
• Physically able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds of equipment. The team lift system must be utilized for loads weighing more than 50 pounds 
• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important 
• Ability to travel as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Consulting experience preferred 
• Previous hands-on experience with both Cisco and Juniper technologies
• CCNA, CCDP, or CCIE certification preferred 
• Some knowledge of voice components preferred