Consulting Systems Engineer

Why WWT?

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today! We are looking for a Consulting Systems Engineer to join our SLED team within Public Sector.

Why should you join the SLED team?

As a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), you will be acting as the technical consultant to multiple accounts across State and local government as well as both K-12 and higher education in the Southern California territory. These areas are essential to our day to day lives and the SLED team is providing mission-aligned strategies to ensure the customer is identifying the right solutions to solve their technology challenges.

Want to learn more about our SLED team? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

What will you be doing?

The Consulting Systems Engineer role is to achieve impressive goals by offering World Wide Technology's advanced suite of products through multiple OEM's including Cisco, Dell, HP, NetApp and VMware, to name a few. The CSE, in partnership with a talented Client Manager, will build consultative relationships as the technical liaison. Their focus is on expanding WWT's footprint of services capabilities from deployment services to post deployment strategic staffing. This position is located in Southern California and will consist of predominantly local meetings with the potential for up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Pre-Sales Consulting Systems Engineering focused on customizable and innovative IT Solutions (Data Center Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Security and Digital Transformation).
• Serve as the technical liaison to all supported clients selling complex product and services offered by WWT.
• Data Center design and architecture consulting.
• Attend business appointments with Client Managers; partner with OEMs and internal sales and engineering teams to drive business outcomes.
• Assist in developing Statements of Work and Bill of Materials.
• Estimate labor hours for Professional Services work.

Requirements:

• 2-3+ years Technical Sales Experience in relevant industry and Associate to Advanced level technical certification in a single domain, preferably Cisco.
• 5+ years progressive experience as technical consultant, Technical Specialist, System Engineer, or comparable position performing the duties of this position.
• Candidates must have a successful track record in sales, preferably in the SLED Southern California market.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments with a focus in any of the following technologies: Data Center, Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Security and Digital Transformation.
• Experience with Core R/S, networking, Collab/UC, HyperFlex, Next-Gen Firewall and/or ISE.
• Strong sales consulting experience and the ability to partner with sales, engineering teams and OEMs.
• Excellent oral and written communication, product demonstration, customer service, and presentation skills are required.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to collaborate.
• Industry certifications are desired (i.e. Cisco, VMware, AWS).
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Candidate must reside in Southern California.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Differently abled