CDW Seattle , WA 98113
Posted 3 weeks ago
CDW - Integrated Security delivers a unified approach to addressing data risk through a unique combination of service offerings. CDW has brought together industry-leading expertise in cyber security, identity governance and access management, data privacy and analytics, internal audit, and hands-on training services, giving companies everything needed to plan and develop effective risk and security programs. By integrating these services, we provide our clients with the flexible support they need to protect and leverage data across any part of their organization. Simply put, CDW is the next generation of risk management.
The Sr. Solutions Architect
This role builds the required presales collateral to represent the solution including, but not limited to, LOUs (Letters of Understanding), HLDs (High Level Design), BOMs (Bill of Materials), Product Quotes (with pricing), LOEs (Level of Efforts), Client Proposals and SOWs (Statement of Work). This role entails the following responsibilities; collaborating with other Line of Business (LOB) experts as required to address client needs, presenting the proposed solution to the client, ensuring the sale is made and overseeing the delivery of these solutions all while maximizing profit to CDW. Lastly, the Sr. Solutions Architect role requires that the person builds and maintains a healthy relationship with key business partners (OEMs, subcontractors, service providers) in the assigned districts and regions they support.
The Sr. Solutions Architect
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Client facing work will include:
Advising clients on how to integrate the Six Security Domains: Infrastructure Security, Data & Application Security, Intelligence & Analytics, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, and Program Strategy & Operations - throughout their application and data center infrastructures, as well as into their business processes
Advising clients on greatest areas of security risk and proposing remediation strategies
Advising clients on industry standards such as: PCI DSS, ISO, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, FISMA and NIST framework
Assessing security implications and requirements for introduction of new technologies
Develops High Level Designs and Architectures
Respond to email, phone calls, complete time cards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as required Administrative Overhead
Respond to email, phone calls, complete time cards in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as require
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
At least eight (8) years of Information Technology work experience in a Security solutions focused role
Other Position Requirements
Demonstrated ability to apply security 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
Preferred Qualifications
At least four (4) years of experience in pre-sales engineering and/or sales in a Systems Integrator, OEM, or similar environment
Security certifications such as CISSP and relevant security technology solutions and/or industry certification
Four (4) years billable consulting experience
Four (4) years of experience with leading teams in a Client or consulting project environment
Four (4) years of experience in managing relationships with Security vendor partners
Demonstrated experience in the selling and delivery of multi-million dollar enterprise-size, complex projects
Relevant experience in Cloud and Cloud Security technologies, as well as XaaS
Data Privacy and Security:
All CDW employees are responsible to safeguard the information and information systems that they use or handle in the execution of their duties. Employees are obligated to know and perform their duties in accordance with CDW policies, standards, and procedures related to security and report security violations to the appropriate CDW authority.
Participate at hire and annually in the Information Security Awareness training as well as other required training identified by the Human Resources department. Other data privacy and data security related regulatory training may be required based on your role or assignment
Essential Functions
The position exists to provide presales technical consulting solutions to customers and as such requires the ability to travel to and from customer sites and interact with customers on an ongoing and regular basis
The above primary duties, responsibilities, and position requirements are not all inclusive.
Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 20% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2024
Job Category: Engineering
People Leader v. Individual Contributor: Individual Contributor
Travel Percentage: 25
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