SR Consulting Engineer - Phyisical Security - Pipelining for future needs

What you will do

• Perform client consultation: plan, design, implement, and support Physical Security Systems. 

• Develop and implement the technical architecture and physical design of the network: analyze existing Physical Security Systems and recommend solutions. 

• Set up, configure, and test Physical Security Systems that include video surveillance, access control, sensors, air quality control, and third-party integrations. 

• Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems. 

• Assist Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer about new technologies in the Physical Security space.  Identify and communicate potential opportunities for cross-selling to the sales team. 

• Assist in the management of projects using CDW's project management methodology.  Follow life-cycle-oriented processes and procedures. 

• Ensure a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications. 

• Participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade converged network solutions. 

• Regularly interface with technical and business staff of customers, including the project sponsor and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements. 

• Serve as a technical point of contact on customer engagement. 

• Create and execute test plans to meet project requirements for assigned components. 

• Manage time and expenses to meet or exceed expectations defined in the Statement of Work. 

• Provide high-quality content deliverables using the appropriate document templates. 

• Ensure solution is implemented as designed to the customer’s satisfaction and approval. 

• Work with Professional Services Managers, Sellers, Project Managers, Partners, and customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are met. 

• Conduct/lead design workshops for complex designs to meet customer, partners, business, and technical objectives. 

• Proactively develop plans and activities to avoid problems. 

• Educate the customer on solution as appropriate throughout the life of the project or service life. 

What we expect of you

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation, and support OR 9+ years of experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation, and support.

• Hands-on Genetec or Verkada Systems Engineering experience.

• Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs. 

• Ability to travel between 25%-50%.

• Ability to effectively communicate with clients. 

• Physically able to lift up to 30 pounds of equipment. 

• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important.

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in infrastructure/network environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing, planning, and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology.

• 2 years consulting experience, a plus.

• Experience in Milestone Systems Engineering experience a plus. 

• Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work, a plus. 

• Axis Certified Professional Certification a plus. 

• Genetec Security Center Omnicast and Synergis Certificates a plus.

• Milestone Certified Integration Technician Certificate a plus. 

• Meraki MV Experience a plus.

• Verkada Experience, a plus. 

• Video Surveillance System Implementation Experience a plus.

• Access Control System Implementation Experience a plus. 

• Environmental Sensor Implementation Experience a plus. 

• IoT Device Implementation Experience, a plus. 

• Pay range: $ 107,300 - $ 150,180 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview:  Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials