Senior Consulting Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - CDW

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    CDW's vision is to be the best national provider of Advanced Technology Solutions.

    We'll achieve this reputation by continuing to delight our clients and being the employer of choice for Advanced Technology Solutions.

    Senior Consulting Engineers at CDW are talented, hard-working Engineers who enjoy teaming with other best and brightest Engineers on highly visible, technically challenging engagements and offerings.

    We're looking for high-caliber, well-rounded professionals who are passionate about emerging technology, engagements and consulting.

    Key Areas of Responsibility


    Perform client consulting with technical expertise in the area of network engineering by working with clients to define, develop and deliver network solutions to solve their business objectives.

    Discover, design, plan, and implement next-generation networks using the latest technology such as SD-WAN and network automation.

    Participate in various client engagements intended to assess, improve, and upgrade network infrastructures

    Follow life-cycle oriented processes and procedures

    Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems

    Assist in the management of engagements using CDW's engagement management methodology

    Regularly interface with technical and business staff of clients, including the engagement sponsor and stakeholders of engagements in more complex engagements

    Serve as technical point of contact on client engagements

    Create and execute test plans to meet engagement 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 client's satisfaction and approval

    Conducts/leads design workshops for complex designs to meet client, business and technical objectives

    Proactively develops plans and activities to avoid problems

    Educates the client on solution as appropriate throughout the life of the engagement or service life

    Supports pre-sales validation and activities lead by Field Solution Architects.

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    Five years' experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support

    Other Required Qualifications

    Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience

    Minimum of two years consulting experience

    Minimum of one-year experience in programming or analytical work

    Fluent with Design and Implementation of Cisco networking technologies, including one or more of the following: Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, Cisco DNA-C, advanced switching, routing, and firewall technologies


    Knowledge of Cisco network equipment including: Cisco Nexus 9000 / 7000 / 5000 / 2000 series of Data Center switches running NX-OS, Cisco Catalyst 9000 / 6500 / 4500 / 3850 / 3750 series of Campus switches, Meraki MS and MX series appliances.

    Knowledge of network/internet Protocols/Services such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VXLAN, LACP, DNS, TCP/IP, and VPN.

    Knowledge of Layer 2 & 3 Switching

    Ability to manage and deploy network changes, including firewalls and access lists

    Knowledge of automation and programmability using Python a plus.

    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

    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 clients

    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 lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.

    Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important

    Preferred Qualifications

    CCIE certification preferred

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