Network Engineer - Delivery Software Defined Infrastructure - Digital Velocity at CDW Careers

The Digital Velocity Solutions Network Engineer is a best-of-breed consulting engineer who can thrive individually and in a collaborative environment, engaging on highly-visible, technically challenging projects and engagements. The Network Engineer is an adaptable, well-rounded professional who is passionate about seeking and developing new technical solutions, working with emerging technologies, and providing excellent customer service.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide client consulting pertaining to network engineering (hardware and software), providing guidance on best practices, practical application, and implementation.
• Function in various client environments in a vendor-agnostic capacity. Technologies encountered will include, but are not limited to:
  • Cisco / Meraki / Juniper Route + Switch
  • Cisco / Meraki / Juniper / Palo Alto / FortiGate Firewalls
  • F5 Load Balancers
  • SilverPeak WAN Accelerators
  • Cisco / Meraki / Aruba Wireless
  • Cisco VoIP (Call Manager, Unity, IM & Presence, UCCX, WebEx)
  • Solarwinds Orion
  • Microsoft Azure
  • VMware ESXi & Cisco UCS
• Manage existing LAN and WAN deployments, including:
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Lifecycle management
  • Standard change requests to support business function
  • Identification and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues
  • Communication and engagement with customer network-owners
• Design, plan, and execute implementation of new infrastructure and updates to existing deployments.
• Participate in various client projects to enhance network availability and capability.
• Identify and communicate potential opportunities for cross-selling to the sales team.
• Implement solutions and manage time and expenses to meet or exceed customer expectations as set forth in each project’s Statement of Work.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent certification / degree in a related technical field
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support of network solutions
• Minimum of one years’ experience in programming / scripting, Python preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent certification / degree in a related technical field
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support of network solutions
• Minimum of one years’ experience in programming / scripting, Python preferred
• Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with client stakeholders and team members
• Ability to maintain and create technical documentation for enterprise-level customers
• Self-motivated to develop new skills and seek increased responsibilities
• 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
• 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
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed to other CDW locations or client sites
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience preferred
• Previous hands-on experience with both Cisco and Juniper technologies
• CCNA, CCNP, or industry-equivalent certification preferred
• Knowledge of VoIP technologies 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 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.