Consulting Systems Engineer; Seattle​/Spokane, WA or Portland, OR - Network Security

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people, and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise, and world‑class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state‑of‑the‑art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents.

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As a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), you will lead the technical vision for Fortune 500‑to‑Fortune 2000 clients across industries. This senior pre‑sales role is ideal for a seasoned engineer passionate about designing big‑picture solutions and guiding customers through complex digital transformations. The ideal candidate will drive success through building strong customer and OEM relationships built on trust and collaboration.

No two days are alike – one day you’ll design multi‑cloud strategies or modern data centers, the next you’ll demo advanced security solutions. As a trusted advisor partnering with sales, you’ll align customer goals with innovative technologies. With access to our world‑class ATC (Advanced Technology Center) for demos, workshops and learning, you’ll deliver top‑tier results. If you thrive on solving complex problems and staying ahead of tech trends, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact.

• Lead and own the technical sales strategy for key accounts, proactively identifying customer challenges and designing innovative architecture solutions that deliver real business value.
• Partner with a Sales counterpart in customer engagements – from discovery meetings and whiteboard design sessions to product demos and solution presentations.
• Partner with a Sales counterpart to create cost‑effective solutions that meet customer financial requirements as well as technical ones.
• Translate customer requirements into custom technical designs and compelling proposals, simplifying complex concepts for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Build, grow and manage strong relationships with customer teams, becoming their go‑to consultative advisor.
• Clearly set expectations, communicate with precision, and lead conversations rather than just attend them; bring added value to every meeting you attend.
• Use your business insight to understand clients’ operations and guide them toward strategic, future‑proof solutions.
• Map WWT value proposition to customer needs and requirements.
• Work closely with our partners and OEMs (leading technology vendors) to craft unified solutions and deliver industry expertise to both customers and OEMs.
• Leverage internal resources – regularly utilize the ATC for hands‑on workshops, demos and proofs‑of‑concept – to accelerate sales cycles and show value early.
• Stay ahead of tech trends and emerging technologies, expanding your expertise across adjacent domains (cloud, security, networking, digital workplace, etc.).
• Take ownership of your career development with direction and guidance from leadership.
• Be curious and creative in finding new ways to solve customer problems. Provide thought leadership by sharing insights on new technologies and best practices with clients and internally within our…