Senior Technical Consultant

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology
At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
Designs and delivers technical implementations for clients across varied technologies. Provides expert guidance, technical escalation, mentoring, and solution architecture support. Creates technical documentation, low-level designs, statements of work, proof-of-concept solutions, and test scenarios. Leads design workshops, presents solutions to customers, supports project execution, collaborates with sales and delivery teams, maintains certifications, and ensures projects meet scope, quality, timeline, and cost objectives.
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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.

Job summary

The Senior Technical Consultant role exists to deliver expert technical solutions and guidance that enable clients to maximise the value of our products and services. This role is pivotal in translating complex business requirements into practical, scalable, and efficient technical implementations.

By aligning technical delivery with strategic business goals, the Technical Consultant supports the organisation's objectives of driving customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and long-term client retention. The role ensures that solutions are not only technically sound but also commercially viable and aligned with evolving client needs.

Technical Consultants work closely with customers, project managers, and cross-functional teams- including sales, product development, and support- to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions. They act as trusted advisors, fostering strong relationships through clear communication, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of customer environments.


What you will do

  • Design and deliver implementation services across a wide range of clients and technologies.
  • Acts as a mentor and technical escalation point in all areas where they are considered a subject matter expert, providing expert-level knowledge in respect to issue resolution, standards, design, best practice, delivering quality and reference target architectures.
  • Working collaboratively with Sales, Projects Practice, Pre-Sales, Customers and other parties as required.
  • Creation of technical documentation as and when required.
    • Supporting/reviewing PS Costings sheet
    • Low Level Designs
    • Statement of Works (SoW)
  • Involvement and running of project design workshops.
  • Presenting back technical documentation to customers.
  • Renew/upgrade required certifications.
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring that assigned projects are executed and completed within agreed time, quality, scope and costs parameters.
  • To assist in the design of Proof of Concept to support the delivery of a solution.
  • To create/support the creation of test documentation and test scenarios.
  • Ensures personal and business objectives and set KPI targets are met or exceeded.
  • Proactively questions and evaluates existing systems, standards, documentation and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Acts as a coach/mentor for other co-workers.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business

objectives of the organisation .


What we expect of you

  • Demonstrable skills and knowledge in relevant technology area
  • Professional certifications e.g. Cisco CCDA, MS-500, MS AI102.
  • Previous Professional Services / Consultancy role experience
  • Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in their SME area.
  • Ability to effectively manage own time.
  • Ability to develop and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Works well as part of a team and can be self-motivated when required.
  • Continually looks for opportunities for self-improvement and innovation.
  • Be eligible for Security Clearance.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

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.

Skills Required

  • Demonstrable skills and knowledge in a relevant technology area
  • Professional certifications such as Cisco CCDA, Microsoft MS-500, or Microsoft AI-102
  • Previous professional services or consultancy experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in a subject matter expert area
  • Ability to effectively manage time
  • Ability to develop and build stakeholder relationships
  • Eligibility for security clearance

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CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision plans are broadly available alongside EAP resources and HSA/FSA options. Coverage is often characterized as solid relative to large‑corporate peers, even if details vary by plan and location.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off frameworks include flexible or unlimited PTO for many salaried roles, plus standard paid holidays. These structures can support work‑life balance when team workload permits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Offerings include parental leave, adoption and fertility assistance, dependent care resources, and related family supports. These benefits broaden the total rewards package beyond core health and retirement programs.

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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
15,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

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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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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