Sr. Data Center Delivery Engineer - Federal at CDW in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

The Senior Data Center Delivery Engineer supports projects
related (but not limited) to data center storage, data protection and
virtualization (server/desktop/network). The Sr. Data Center Engineer will be
responsible for include designing, configuring, maintaining, and
troubleshooting customer specific architectures. T
he position is
Federally focused and the engineer will need to operate within a Department of
Defense/Classified environment. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

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  Provides Professional Services to include
  design, planning, and configuration to support the delivery of projects
  focused around various datacenter technologies. 
  


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  Conduct throughput analysis, problem
  solving, and infrastructure planning
  


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  Installation and configuration of virtual
  environments using VMware (ESXi and Horizon) and Microsoft Windows (MS
  Server, Active Directory, MS SQL, SCCM)
  


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  Configure networking protocols such as
  VXLAN on NX-OS within a Cisco Nexus environment
  


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  Install and configure different
  compute/storage platforms that includes 3 Tier and Hyperconverged
  Infrastructure (HCI)
  


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  Participate in various client projects
  intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures
  


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  Assist in the management of projects using
  CDWG's project management methodology
  


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


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  Serve as technical point of contact on
  customer engagements
  


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  Manage time and expense to meet or exceed
  expectations defined in the Statement of Work
  


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  Provide high quality content deliverables
  using the appropriate document templates
  


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


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  Work with Professional Services Managers,
  OEMs, Project Managers and customers to manage expectations and timelines
  to ensure expectations and commitments are being met
  


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  Educates the customer on solution as
  appropriate throughout the life of the project or service life
  

The information in
this position description is intended to convey information about the key
responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not an exhaustive list of the skills,
efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the
opportunity.  Responsibilities are
subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

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  7+ years of data center experience

  
  


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  7+ years of Federal and/or DoD experience

  
  


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  DoD/OPM Secret Clearance/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

  
  


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  CCNA Route/Switch certification

  
  


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  VMware Certified Associate (VCA)

  
  


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  Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certification

  
  



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  DoD 8570 level II IAT Certification
  

Other Required Qualifications

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  Experience with implementing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) within a Department of Defense environment. 

  
  


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  Experience with remediating identified Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) within DoD systems

  
  


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  Hands-on troubleshooting skills utilizing various physical/virtual network inspection and monitoring tools on various platforms

  
  


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  Strong experience with network topology and routing protocols

  
  


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  Hands-on designing and management of network infrastructure

  
  


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  Experience with data center infrastructure utilization such as back-up power, generator technology, batteries and HVAC

  
  


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  Cisco NX-OS (Nexus) experience

  
  


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  Experience managing large Active Directory environments

  
  


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  Willing to travel (25%)

  
  


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  Be confident and actively participating in team support by proposing and implementing solutions

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

  
  


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  Strong organization and communication skills

  
  


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  Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, customers and vendors.

  
  


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  Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail

  
  


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  Able to work and complete tasks without being micromanaged

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bachelor degree in business, computer science, a related technical degree or equivalent

  
  


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  IAT Level III or IAM Level II or higher

  
  


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  CCNP Route/Switch certification or CCIE

  
  


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  VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

  
  


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

  
  


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  Hands-on programming using CLI and scripting to automate processes

  
  


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  In-depth knowledge of Python/PowerShell or equivalent scripting

  
  


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  Hands-on knowledge of Software Defined Datacenters

  
  

COVID-19 Update:

CDW is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards and to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of coworkers and candidates for employment and their families, as well as the community.

CDW requires all coworkers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the only exceptions being a documented, legally required medical or religious accommodation.  Prior to starting with CDW, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide CDW with proof of full vaccination; or (ii) apply for and receive a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.