Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in technical consulting, systems engineering, or technical specialist role, performing solution design and customer-facing responsibilities.
• 3+ years of technical sales experience in a relevant industry, with associate- to advanced-level technical certification in at least one domain; a strong security background is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies; CCNP/CCNA certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated success supporting sales engagements, ideally within the SLED Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana market.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise network environments, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure modernization, multi-cloud architecture, security, or digital transformation.
• Proven ability to operate in a sales consulting role and collaborate effectively with sales teams, engineering resources, and OEM partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% locally and within surrounding states.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer presentations, product demonstrations, and executive-level discussions.
• Exceptional work ethic and personal accountability, with a track record of owning outcomes end to end, following through on commitments, and holding a high bar for rigor and technical accuracy in every deliverable.
• Grit and determination to push through complex, ambiguous, or long-cycle pursuits - persisting through technical obstacles and competitive pressure to earn customer trust and win the business.
• Resides in the Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Indianapolis metro area with ability to travel 25%.
• Industry certifications such as Cisco, VMware, and/or AWS strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

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 $125,000.00 to $150,000.00 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

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 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 Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.

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What will you be doing?

The 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 Consulting Systems Engineer delivers not just products, but a clear solution strategy and implementation roadmap that enables successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the customer's business objectives, technology landscape, and enterprise environment.
• Translate business and technical requirements into cohesive, outcome-driven solution strategies.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional WWT teams to engage the right expertise and resources at the right time.
• Lead solution design and technology selection to ensure alignment with customer needs and long-term goals.
• Guide solution development from concept through proposal, maintaining alignment between the customer and WWT teams.
• Create clear solution architectures, diagrams, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver customer-facing presentations and proposals.
• Define scope, level of effort, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Support RFP responses with technical leadership and solution content.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, sales partners, and internal stakeholders.