Consulting Engineer - Physical Delivery, Pipelining for Future Needs

CDW’s vision is to be the best national provider of Advanced Technology Solutions. We will 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 are looking for high-caliber, well-rounded professionals who are passionate about emerging technology, projects, and consulting.

Perform client consultation: plan, design, impleme nt, and support Physical   Security Systems .     Develop and implement the technical architecture and physical design of the network: analyze existing Physical Security Systems and recommend solutions .     Set up, configure, and test Physical Security Systems that include video surveillance, access control, sensors, air quality control, and third-party integrations .     Troubleshoot,   maintain , upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems .     Assist Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer about   new technologies   in the Physical Security space .     Identify   and communicate potential opportunities for cross-selling to the sales team.    Assist   in the management of projects using CDW's project management   methodology .   Follow life-cycle - oriented processes and procedures.    Ensure a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications .     Participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade converged network solutions .     Troubleshoot,   maintain , upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems .     Serve as   a   technical point of contact on customer   engagement .    Regularly   interface with   technical and business staff of customers, including the project sponsor and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements .     Create and execute test plans to meet project requirements for assigned components .     Manage time and   expenses   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 .     Work with Professional Services Managers,   Seller s , Project Managers,   Partners,   and customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are met .     Conducts/leads design workshops for complex designs to meet customer, partners,   business,   and technical   objectives .     Proactively develops plans and activities to avoid problems .     Educates the customer on   solution   as   appropriate throughout   the life of the project or service life .       What we expect   of   you:       Bachelor’s degree in business , computer science, a related technical degree   and 3   years   of   experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development,   implementation,   and support ,   OR   7 years total Information Technology experience, to include 3 years of experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation, and support.   Minimum of   2   years of   consulting experience .   Minimum of   2   years related experience in infrastructure/network .   environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing,   planning,   and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology .   Experience in Genetec or Milestone systems engineering experience .   Minimum of one   year   experience in programming or analytical work .   Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary