Sr. Consulting Systems Engineer

Requirements:

• 5-10+ years Technical Sales Experience in relevant industry and Expert level technical certification in a single domain and advanced level in other domains.
• 10+ years’ progressive experience as Technical consultant, Technical Specialist, System Engineer, or comparable position performing the duties of this position.
• CCIE certification required.
• Candidates must have a successful track record in sales, preferably in the SLED Sacramento market.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments with a focus in any of the following technologies: Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Security and Digital Transformation.
• Strong sales consulting experience and the ability to partner with sales, engineering teams and OEMs.
• Excellent oral and written communication, product demonstration, customer service, and presentation skills are required.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Candidate must reside in Sacramento, CA area, with the ability to travel up to 25%.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $135,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected].

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Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why should you join the SLED team?

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, higher education institutions and state agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize systems, streamline operations, and deliver better outcomes with limited resources. Successfully navigating this digital transformation requires more than products, it requires trusted technical advisors who can align mission-driven goals with the right technology solutions.

As a Sr. Consulting Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in partnering with some of our most strategic Higher Education and State Government (SLED) customers across Sacramento, CA area. Working alongside our sales and services teams, you’ll provide hands-on technical leadership, architectural guidance, and solution design that directly supports our customers’ academic, civic, and community missions. Our SLED team is deeply focused on delivering outcome-based, mission-aligned strategies to ensure each customer adopts the right technologies to address today’s challenges while building a foundation for the future.

Want to learn more about our SLED team? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

What will you be doing?

The Sr. Consulting Systems Engineer is a strategic technical advisor who designs solution architectures that align technology decisions with business goals. Serving as a trusted guide, this role translates customer requirements and existing environments into scalable, future-ready solutions. Leveraging deep knowledge of modern technologies, the Sr. Consulting Systems Engineer delivers not just products, but a clear solution strategy and implementation roadmap that enables successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders by developing a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s business strategy, operating model, and enterprise technology ecosystem.
• Shape and drive outcome-based solution strategies that align business transformation objectives with scalable, future-state architectures.
• Partner with Sales leadership and cross-functional teams to orchestrate the engagement of specialized expertise, ensuring optimal resource alignment across complex pursuits.
• Lead enterprise-level solution architecture and technology direction, establishing standards and governance that support long-term client innovation and growth.
• Own the end-to-end solution lifecycle—from strategic vision and conceptual design through proposal and transition—ensuring alignment between client objectives and internal execution teams.
• Author and oversee the development of executive-ready architectural blueprints, reference architectures, and strategic roadmaps.
• Deliver compelling executive presentations and board-level proposals that clearly articulate business value, risk mitigation, and measurable outcomes.
• Define program scope, financial models, delivery frameworks, and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring commercial viability and delivery accountability.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale RFP and strategic bid responses, shaping differentiated solution narratives and win strategies.
• Cultivate and sustain C-level and senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and long-term strategic partner across customer and internal ecosystems.