World Wide Technology · 11 hours ago
Consulting Systems Engineer (Chicago, IL)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expWorld Wide Technology is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. The Consulting Systems Engineer will lead the technical vision for Fortune 500 - Fortune 2,000 clients, designing innovative architecture solutions and guiding customers through complex digital transformations.
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Responsibilities
Lead and own the technical sales strategy for key accounts, proactively identifying customer challenges and designing innovative architecture solutions that deliver real business value
Partner with Sales counterpart in customer engagements - from discovery meetings and whiteboard design sessions to product demos and solution presentations
Partner with Sales counterpart to have cost effect solutions that meet customer financial requirements as well as technical
Translate customer requirements into custom technical designs and compelling proposals, simplifying complex concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Build, grow and manage strong relationships with customer teams, becoming their go-to consultative advisor
Clearly set expectations, communicate with precision, and lead conversations rather than just attend them. Bring added value to every meeting you attend
Use your business insight to understand clients’ operations and guide them toward strategic, future-proof solutions
Map WWT value prop to customer needs and requirements
Work closely with our partners and OEMs (leading technology vendors) to craft unified solutions and deliver industry expertise to both customers and OEMs
Leverage internal resources - regularly utilize the ATC for hands-on workshops, demos and proofs-of-concept - to accelerate sales cycles and show value early
Stay ahead of tech trends and emerging technologies, expanding your expertise across adjacent domains (think cloud, security, networking, digital workplace, etc.)
Take ownership of your career development with direction and guidance from leadership
Be curious and creative in finding new ways to solve customer problems. Provide thought leadership by sharing insights on new technologies and best practices with clients and internally within our engineering community
Embrace our core values and team culture in every interaction including the sales process
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (sales, services, partners) and model our culture of innovation, teamwork, and customer-first service
Ensure every solution and customer experience reflects the quality and integrity our company is known for
Qualification
Required
Candidates must live in or near Chicago, IL
Proven track record (typically 8+ years) in solutions architecture or systems engineering roles, designing and supporting complex solutions in large enterprise environments
Broad Technical knowledge in multiple IT domains - for example, enterprise networking (data center, campus LAN/WAN, wireless), cloud computing and virtualization, security infrastructure (next-gen firewalls, zero trust), and collaboration/unified communications
Architectural thinker who approaches problems holistically. Able to weave together hardware, software, and services from a broad portfolio of vendors to meet complex customer needs
Experience working with and leveraging OEM partner solutions in areas like cloud, storage, cybersecurity, etc., to drive successful outcomes is highly valued
Sharp business acumen and consultative skills - you listen to a client's business objectives and translate them into technical requirements and strategy
Comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders to articulate the business value of technology solutions in clear, impactful terms
Skilled communicator with strong presentation and demo abilities. Adept at simplifying complex ideas for both technical and executive audiences
Illustrate rigor and discipline with documentation and written communication
Experience working in cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, delivery) and with external partners
Able to lead by influence, manage expectations, and drive alignment across stakeholders to move deals forward
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
Travel: Ability to travel up to ~25% for client meetings within the region
Preferred
Certifications is the relevant areas (Cisco, Dell, etc.,,,) or equivalent experience is a plus
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing: Health, 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 and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Company
World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology provides technology and supply chain solutions for large public and private organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2000-02-13Series Unknown· $25M
Leadership Team
Michael Taylor
Chief Technology Officer
Thomas Strunk
CFO at WWT
Recent News
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