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At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
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. We are seeking a highly skilled presales Enterprise Networking Architect with deep expertise in Cisco and Arista networking solutions at a CCIE level. This role requires advanced knowledge of enterprise network architecture, data center solutions, SDN, automation, and security best practices. The ideal candidate will engage with clients to design and present scalable, high-performance network solutions, leveraging Cisco's and Arista's cutting-edge technologies. They will collaborate closely with sales teams, engineering resources, and vendor partners to drive technical strategy, develop proof-of-concepts (POCs), and ensure alignment with customer business objectives. Strong experience with cloud networking, network programmability (Python, Ansible), and AI-driven network operations is a plus. This position demands exceptional communication and presentation skills, along with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders while maintaining a deep technical acumen
* What you'll do
* Client Facing Sales Support - Partners with the sales account team, interfacing directly with CDW clients. Builds trusted advisor relationships, understanding clients' business challenges and proposing solutions
* Client facing work will include, but not be limited to: Researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting to management. Performing business outcome assessments across multiple architectures
* Develops High Level Designs and Architectures - Creates and documents architectures that address client business problems which can be used to ensure a smooth transition from presales to delivery
* Sales Planning - Works with management and sales teams to develop account prioritization and support strategies that will ensure a long-term trusted relationship status
* Creates Proposals - Develops BOMs (Bill of Materials), Product Quotes, SOWs (Statements Of Work), LOUs (Letters of Understanding), business cases and RFP responses
* Partner Relationship Management - Develops healthy and trusted relationships with key partners in the geography
* Billable Consulting - Provides services as part of client projects that are billable, usually in a project oversight mode
* Maintains the minimum services participation target objective
* Mentors other engineers to apply engineering background knowledge for project design, analysis, and project coordination of services or products
* Intellectual Property Development - Contributes to the development of CDW intellectual property and industry recognition (white papers, speaking engagements etc.
* Administrative Overhead - Responds to email, phone calls, completes timecards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as required
* Training - Develops and executes a professional plan that will enhance skills
* Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
* At least ten (10) years of IT engineering experience dealing with infrastructure solutions in a specified CDW practice (Networking, Converged Infrastructure, Storage, Cloud, etc.), including five (5) years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects
* Other Position Requirements
* Demonstrated ability to architect and design within the Data Center
* Demonstrated experience with traditional Data Center facilities, including environmental and physical topologies such as cabling, power and cooling
* Demonstrated ability to apply technical background and knowledge to business direction by developing service offerings, go-to-market strategies, business planning, and other activities important to building business
* Demonstrated ability to drive sales, sequencing activities and deliverables to the client to value sell, earn trust and enhance margin
* Proven experience articulating technical viewpoints to diverse audiences, including technical and business decision makers
* Proven ability to evaluate information and make sound technical risk judgements
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated ability to develop longer-range project plans and schedules to complete complex projects or new solution/product development
* Demonstrated ability to perform technical skills/knowledge transfer to client
* Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-up skills
* Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and personnel management skills
* Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, including formal and informal presentations to large and small audiences
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
* Technical writing experience Pay range: $174,000.00, depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of $43,500 subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* 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. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
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. We are seeking a highly skilled presales Enterprise Networking Architect with deep expertise in Cisco and Arista networking solutions at a CCIE level. This role requires advanced knowledge of enterprise network architecture, data center solutions, SDN, automation, and security best practices. The ideal candidate will engage with clients to design and present scalable, high-performance network solutions, leveraging Cisco's and Arista's cutting-edge technologies. They will collaborate closely with sales teams, engineering resources, and vendor partners to drive technical strategy, develop proof-of-concepts (POCs), and ensure alignment with customer business objectives. Strong experience with cloud networking, network programmability (Python, Ansible), and AI-driven network operations is a plus. This position demands exceptional communication and presentation skills, along with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders while maintaining a deep technical acumen
* What you'll do
* Client Facing Sales Support - Partners with the sales account team, interfacing directly with CDW clients. Builds trusted advisor relationships, understanding clients' business challenges and proposing solutions
* Client facing work will include, but not be limited to: Researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting to management. Performing business outcome assessments across multiple architectures
* Develops High Level Designs and Architectures - Creates and documents architectures that address client business problems which can be used to ensure a smooth transition from presales to delivery
* Sales Planning - Works with management and sales teams to develop account prioritization and support strategies that will ensure a long-term trusted relationship status
* Creates Proposals - Develops BOMs (Bill of Materials), Product Quotes, SOWs (Statements Of Work), LOUs (Letters of Understanding), business cases and RFP responses
* Partner Relationship Management - Develops healthy and trusted relationships with key partners in the geography
* Billable Consulting - Provides services as part of client projects that are billable, usually in a project oversight mode
* Maintains the minimum services participation target objective
* Mentors other engineers to apply engineering background knowledge for project design, analysis, and project coordination of services or products
* Intellectual Property Development - Contributes to the development of CDW intellectual property and industry recognition (white papers, speaking engagements etc.
* Administrative Overhead - Responds to email, phone calls, completes timecards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as required
* Training - Develops and executes a professional plan that will enhance skills
* Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
* At least ten (10) years of IT engineering experience dealing with infrastructure solutions in a specified CDW practice (Networking, Converged Infrastructure, Storage, Cloud, etc.), including five (5) years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects
* Other Position Requirements
* Demonstrated ability to architect and design within the Data Center
* Demonstrated experience with traditional Data Center facilities, including environmental and physical topologies such as cabling, power and cooling
* Demonstrated ability to apply technical background and knowledge to business direction by developing service offerings, go-to-market strategies, business planning, and other activities important to building business
* Demonstrated ability to drive sales, sequencing activities and deliverables to the client to value sell, earn trust and enhance margin
* Proven experience articulating technical viewpoints to diverse audiences, including technical and business decision makers
* Proven ability to evaluate information and make sound technical risk judgements
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated ability to develop longer-range project plans and schedules to complete complex projects or new solution/product development
* Demonstrated ability to perform technical skills/knowledge transfer to client
* Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-up skills
* Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and personnel management skills
* Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, including formal and informal presentations to large and small audiences
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
* Technical writing experience Pay range: $174,000.00, depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of $43,500 subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* 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. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
What the Team is Saying
Phil
Practice Vice President
Mason
Sales Intern
Kevin Denison
Director, Strategic Initiatives — U.S. Commercial
Christine A. Leahy
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does CDW ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
CDW supports competitive pay and bonus plans through a broad total rewards approach that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, long-term financial support, and the stability of a large established company.
- Total rewards philosophy: CDW’s compensation approach is built around more than base salary alone. Its ESG report says the company uses competitive compensation and performance-focused pay practices designed to reward excellence and support coworkers’ professional and financial growth. That philosophy is reinforced by a broader total rewards package that supports physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.
- Performance-based pay and incentives: CDW explicitly describes its pay practices as performance-focused, indicating that compensation is designed to recognize strong individual contribution and results. Employee feedback also points to meaningful earning potential in some roles, along with merit increases and incentive opportunities, especially in performance-driven functions.
- Structured compensation components and financial support: CDW strengthens compensation competitiveness through multiple financial programs beyond salary. These include a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability coverage, accident-related insurance, and charitable gift matching. Together, these programs help support both short-term financial needs and longer-term financial security. CDW also connects compensation to career growth through its Global Career Framework, which helps employees see how advancement and future opportunities fit into the broader organization.
- Benefits as part of total compensation: Benefits are a major part of CDW’s competitive rewards story. The company offers healthcare, parental leave, adoption support, wellbeing resources, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and tuition reimbursement, among other offerings. Its ESG report also notes that in 2023 CDW made additional investments by reducing the benefits waiting period for new hires and increasing paid leave for primary parental caregivers and bereavement. Employees frequently mention benefits, PTO, flexibility, and job stability as strengths of the company’s overall package.
- Scale and stability: CDW’s size and market position also reinforce its ability to offer competitive rewards. As a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company with about $21 billion in annual net sales and ~15,100 coworkers, CDW has the scale to provide broad benefits, structured pay programs, and long-term stability.
- External signals: Employee feedback points to several strengths in CDW’s rewards package, including mentions of generous compensation, strong benefits, stock options, merit increases, and financial stability. While compensation experiences can vary by role, reviews consistently suggest that benefits and overall package strength are important parts of CDW’s employer value proposition.
Bottom line: CDW supports competitive pay through a well-rounded total rewards model that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, financial protection, and long-term career stability. It is especially well positioned for employees who value comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and the backing of a large, established technology company.
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The Company
What We Do
CDW Corporation 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. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Why Work With Us
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.
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CDW Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.
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