CDW’s vision is to be the best national provider of Advanced Technology Solutions. We’ll achieve this reputation by continuing to delight our customers and being the employer of choice for Advanced Technology Solutions. Consulting Engineers at CDW are smart, hard-working Engineers who enjoy teaming with other best and brightest Engineers on highly visible, technically challenging projects and offerings. We’re 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
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
Minimum 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
Other Required Qualifications
Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work
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 and end users
Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting experience preferred
CCNA, CCDP, or CCIE certification preferred
Some knowledge of voice components preferred
Lincolnshire, IL
CDW Corporation provides integrated information technology (IT) solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers discrete hardware and software products, as well as integrated IT solutions, including mobility, security, data center optimization, cloud computing, virtualization, and collaboration.
Its hardware products comprise notebooks/mobile devices, network communications, desktop computers, video monitors, enterprise and data storage products, printers, and servers; and software products include application suites, security, virtualization, operating systems, and network management. The company also provides warranties, managed services, and consulting design and implementation services. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.