Enterprise Consulting Architect- Network Security

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 As an Enterprise Architect at CDW, you'll apply your technology vision and consulting experience to drive the successful strategic planning and completion of complex, cutting-edge customer projects. You'll serve as a thought leader on our Secure Infrastructure team, developing and delivering relevant services with a focus on network security solutions and network segmentation, assisting Sales & Pre-Sales in winning complex solutions, and supporting R&D to scale solutions. You'll also build strong relationships with our OEM vendors and our Partner and Product Management teams, further contributing to our goal of delighting customers and establishing ourselves as the industry leader in Advanced Technology Solutions.
* What you will do:
* Project Delivery:
* Act as lead engineer or advisor on projects, ensuring the successful application of CDW's Professional Services Engagement Methodology.
* Participate in all stages of the project lifecycle, including product definition, sales discussions, project planning, and technology solution design.
* Provide comprehensive client consultation, analyzing customer security needs, recommending designs, and implementing secure server and network environments.
* Test LAN/WAN/WLAN security products, implementing test plans, designing test networks, and aiding in the development of automated test suites.
* Oversee project implementation, manage billing for projects, and participate in post-project debrief sessions.
* Regularly interface with technical and business staff of customers, including project sponsors and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements.
* Serve a leadership role on large scale customer engagements with high levels of risk and complexity.
* Sales and Pre-Sales Support:
* Assist with scoping and RFP Requests.
* Act as a trusted advisor, establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, and understanding their unique security requirements.
* Assist Sales & Pre-Sales in selling and winning complex and custom outcome-based solutions.
* Service Development and Delivery:
* Deliver relevant services through incubation, Team Initiatives, and custom SOWs, ensuring full outcomes and creating project documentation.
* Work with vendors and PPM to grow relationships.
* Develop and document best practice delivery methodology.
* Contribute to intellectual property development.
* Lead client calls, effectively communicating findings and addressing client inquiries.
* Team and Practice Development:
* Provide formal technical mentorship to other consultants through defined training, coaching, and supervision of projects.
* Conduct or facilitate technical training for team members, ensuring they are trained on the use of tools, templates, tactics, and procedures.
* Participate in the development of new service offerings and methodologies.
What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* 10 years of relevant industry experience
* 8+ years in large-scale, enterprise-class planning, design, implementation, and support of network security systems with at least 5 years in a strategic consulting role.
* Minimum 2 years' experience demonstrating success in delivery or pre-sales responsibilities
* Extensive experience in advisory and consulting roles related to network security, with a focus on the development of strategic security architectures and solutions.
* Advanced level technical certifications or equivalent.
* In depth technical experience required in two or more of the following:
* Palo Alto Solutions including: Strata NGFWs, GlobalProtect, Panorama, Expedition migrations, Strata Cloud Manager, and related Palo Alto technologies
* Cisco Solutions including: ISE, ASA, FTD, Duo, AnyConnect, Cisco Secure Access, and related Cisco technologies.
* Fortinet Solutions including: FortiGate, ForitManager, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiNAC, FortiSDWAN and other Fortinet technologies including Fortinet SASE.
* Experience implementing, migration and upgrading SASE solutions such as Zscaler and Palo Alto Prisma.
* Extensive experience conducting network segmentation workshops, design, deployment with:
* Experience across multiple verticals, especially financial and healthcare, in network segmentation and network security including defining and driving security requirements with customers as necessary.
* Proficient in segmentation terminology (i.e. Macro vs Micro, Proactive vs Reactive, Layer 2 vs Layer 3, etc.)
* Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, CISA Zero Trust Architecture, PCI
* Strong networking background
* Expertise or high-level knowledge of SDN technology regarding network security capabilities around products such as Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA or VMware NSX recommended
* Experience across multiple OEM NGFW, NAC, MDM, vulnerability management and asset intelligence products
* Understanding of Identify and data security is a plus
* Strong technical writing experience
* Experience designing and implementing IDS/IPS solutions.
* Exceptional communication skills, both orally and written, with the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience.
* Proven ability to prioritize and organize tasks, improve organizational effectiveness, proactively collaborate and build relationships, and creatively solve problems.
* Proven history of coordinating complex projects with multiple facets and stakeholders, demonstrating solid attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proven ability in pre-sales engineering, with experience in conducting technical pre-sales presentations, product demonstrations, and solution consultations.
* Experience assisting sales teams in achieving sales targets, with a strong understanding of client needs and the ability to propose suitable technical solutions.
* Experience in the development of new service offerings and methodologies.
* Proven ability to innovate and drive the creation of new solutions based on evolving customer needs and market trends.
* Experience working with product management and engineering teams to influence product development based on customer feedback and observed market trends.
* Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to other CDW locations and client sites, and to work weekends and/or off-hours as necessary to meet clients' needs.
* Experience with Azure and AWS Cloud Networking, a plus. Pay range: $ 160,000 - $ 185,000 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan. Benefits overview: 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.