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Join CDW as a Sr Consulting Engineer specializing in Physical Security, where you'll engage with clients to design, implement, and support advanced technology solutions while contributing to challenging projects in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include consulting with clients, planning and implementing physical security systems, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and assisting in project management to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills: Required skills include experience with physical security systems like video surveillance and access control, network engineering, and consulting experience, particularly with Genetec or Verkada systems.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, two years in consulting, and experience in network environments; preferred certifications include Axis Certified Professional, Verkada Certified Engineer, and various technical integration certifications.

Location: This is a remote position based in Texas, with possible client travel requirements of 25% to 50%.

Compensation: $110100 - $147500 / Annually

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Summary

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. Senior 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Perform client consultation: plan, design, implement, 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
• Assist in the management of projects using CDW's project management methodology
• Ensure a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications
• Participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade converged network solutions
• Follow life-cycle oriented processes and procedures
• Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems
• Assist in the management of projects using CDW's project management methodology
• Regularly interface with technical and business staff of customers, including the project sponsor and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements
• Serve as technical point of contact on customer engagements
• 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 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, ATAE's, Project Managers, Partners and customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are being 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, a related technical degree or equivalent or
• Three years’ experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support

Other Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years consulting experience
• Minimum of two 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 Verkada systems engineering experience
• Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs
• Ability to travel between 25% to 50%
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients
• Physically able to lift up to 30 pounds of equipment
• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important

Preferred Qualifications

• Axis Certified Professional Certification
• Verkada experience / Verkada Certified Engineer
• Genetec Security Center Omnicast and Synergis Certification
• Motorola Avigilon Alta and/or Unity Certification
• Milestone Certified Integration Technician Certification
• Meraki MV Experience
• Video Surveillance System Implementation Experience
• Access Control System Implementation Experience
• Environmental Sensor Implementation Experience
• IoT Device Implementation Experience
• Experience in programming or analytical work

Pay range: $110,100 - $147,500 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. 

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