Sr Security Consultant- Managed Services

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.

The Sr Consultant performs ongoing client support for complex technical performance issues and develops recommendations to ensure adherence to service level agreements and customer service excellence. The Sr Consultant may specialize in at least one of three particular disciplines: Network Security, Information Security, and/or Endpoint Security; and continues to develop a platform of technical expertise, that they act as a subject matter expert. In addition, the Sr Consultant is required to provide input on how to drive process improvements, gain efficiencies, and create opportunities for improved workflow and automation. The Sr Consultant acts as a primary technical owner on the assigned accounts.

What you will do:

Services Delivery - 50% job weight

• Manages complex technical questions and ticket escalations and monitors system performance

• Identifies and makes recommendations on technical deficiencies, service performance issues, product utilization, bugs, and enhancements

• Recommends process improvements in order to drive efficiencies, reduction of the average time to trouble-shoot, and reducing false-positive alerts

• Performs ongoing analysis and system testing of new system releases, upgrades, and/or patches to supported technologies

• Embodies Trusted Advisor techniques to builds client's trust and influence loyalty

• Confidently runs Great Meetings, differentiating services per MSS positioning

• Accountable for the delivery of quarterly, monthly meetings and tuning calls with assigned accounts

• Handle technical account management responsibilities for assigned accounts

• Helps improve the business, proactively engages when service is inconsistent, or risk is identified

• Mentors team with technical advice / support

• Identifies and manages out of scope requirements and facilitates the resolution

Services Improvement and Enhancement - 35% job weight

• Identifies and provides recommendations for technical deficiencies, service performance issues, product utilization, bugs, and enhancements

• Accountable for executing on identified recommendations to improve client's security posture

• Develops reports and presentations

• Provides technical knowledge transfer and analysis to clients on performance status, trends, and metrics in a specific area of discipline.

• Recommends process enhancements and drives efficiency by reducing average time to trouble-shoot, repetitive issues and problem service tickets, reducing false-positives

• Develops best practices, strategies, methodologies, business process documentation and templates suitable for use by other Consultants, Specialists and Analysts

• Contributes to the development of service definition and content packs

• Performs ongoing analysis and system testing of new system releases, upgrades, and/or patches in one or more specific technologies

• Makes recommendations to improve workflows and drive automation, creating efficiencies

• Develops and improves Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and knowledge base articles

• Conducts technical, procedural and incident handling knowledge transfer sessions

• Carry out research on supported technologies and develop actionable threat advisory documentation

• Identifies out of scope requirements and bring to manager's attention

• Professional Development - 15% job weight

  • Participate notably in assigned self-paced trainings

  • Develops Self-paced technical training content on supported technologies and processes

  • Attends training sessions or shadowing activities, and obtains industry related certifications as determined by Manager

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or 3-year diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, or a Technology related field and 5 years of Security Support experience in a client-focused environment, and/or working in security operations center, OR

• 9 years total of Information Technology experience to include 5 years of Security Support experience in a client-focused environment, and/or working in security operations center

• At least 2 advanced or expert level certifications in Managed Security Services discipline, including but not limited to:s

  • Check Point: CCSE; Cisco: CCNP Security, CyberOps Professional, CCIE Security; Palo Alto PCNSE, Cortex XDR-PMXdC; IBM QRadar Security: Administrator, Deployment Professional; SANS GCIA, GCIH, Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon: CCCS, CCFH, CCFA, CCIS; Exabeam: Advanced or Principal Implementation Engineer, Tenable VM Expert or similar technology certifications

• The position is part of a 7-day per week, 24-hour per day managed services operations. To provide the required coverage, must be available to work other shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills, including

• the ability to manage their time without supervision to focus on priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IT infrastructure and Information Systems Design or support involving hardware, software and services at an enterprise level for at least one discipline in the Managed Security Services portfolio

• Direct involvement in working with internal and external teams to implement and troubleshoot complex configuration hardware, software and services

• Experience presenting ideas and solutions to clients and adapting presentation style to fit particular client situations

• Demonstrated knowledge of company products and services, testing methodology, and system troubleshooting

• Demonstrated ability to investigate complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in- depth evaluation of variable factors from multiple IT infrastructure systems

• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and conduct complex and important work critical to the organization in a team, consulting environment

• Proven ability to select resolutions and techniques that meet technical requirements within the context of best practices, and make recommendations to achieve targeted objectives

• Clear, concise, and engaging communication and presentation skills in various settings.

• Collaborative problem-solving approach and mentorship ability.

• Ability to work independently and step into leadership roles.

• Consistently achieves high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrated ability to execute service delivery using productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, diagram creation, presentation and email processing applications.

At CDW, we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. We determine individual pay within a given range based on a candidate's prior experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW. Salaries are based on a 37.5-hour workweek, and paid on a bi-weekly payroll schedule.

Pay range: $47.18 - $66.05/hour, depending on experience and skill set

Current Opening: This posting reflects a currently available position within our organization for which we are actively recruiting.

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.