Consulting Systems Engineer

World Wide Technology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE) in London to drive technical leadership across data centre compute and storage. You will engage with accounts, shaping the technical agenda and aligning solutions with customer business goals, while developing vertical market knowledge and driving revenue through informed solution positioning.

The role emphasizes pre-sales consulting, AI, private cloud, data centre solutions, and strong relationship-building with senior

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-sales, technical consulting and customer-facing roles.
• Strong pre-sales technical skills with hands-on data centre compute/storage, virtualization, cloud, DevOps, networks and security.
• High-level technical accreditations with Cisco, VMware, Dell EMC, HPE, NetApp and NVIDIA.
• Extensive industry experience in client-side or integrator/manufacturer roles across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud and networking.
• Consultative technical selling skills to rapidly understand customer problems and propose tech-based solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical advisor for accounts, owning the technical agenda and aligning with customer objectives.
• Lead design and architecture of IT infrastructure focused on data centre compute/storage meeting performance and security needs.
• Develop deep relationships within key industry verticals to tailor solutions to customer needs.
• Gain trusted advisor status with clients and prospects, understanding issues and projects.
• Collaborate with account teams to educate and position solutions to drive revenue.
• Own engagements with OEMs and partners ensuring alignment on AI, compute, storage and software.
• Stay current with vertical trends, emerging tech, and industry best practices.
• Produce BOMs and scope/pricing for professional services engagements.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Technical consulting

Customer-facing

Solutions selling

Data centre compute/storage

Virtualisation

Cloud technologies

DevOps

Cyber security

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Dell EMC

HPE

NetApp

NVIDIA

Job description

Consulting Systems Engineer - United Kingdom

Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), Data Centre Compute and Storage

• London, United Kingdom

Consulting Systems Engineer - United Kingdom

Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE), Data Centre Compute and Storage

• London, United Kingdom

Company Overview

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider that brings an innovative and proven approach to how organisations around the world discover, evaluate, architect, and implement technology. Since 2013, WWT has expanded its US business to Europe, establishing a sales office in the heart of London and building a European Integration Centre (EIC) with an operations team at Schiphol. With over 450 employees in the UK, WWT continues to grow rapidly.

With more than 15,000 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 for 15 consecutive years.

About The Role

This role is for a Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE) role, with a focus on industry vertical use cases and customer-side understanding. The ideal candidate will contribute to the sales cycle based on industry experience, and assist in driving gross profit by positioning WWT's horizontal solutions within vertical markets. This includes a strong emphasis on AI, private cloud, and data centre solutions.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical advisor for accounts and customers, taking ownership of the technical agenda and ensuring alignment with customer business objectives.
• Solution Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of IT infrastructure, focusing on data centre compute and storage solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Vertical Market Engagement: Develop deep relationships within key industry verticals (e.g., Finance, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals) to tailor WWT's solutions to specific customer needs.
• Customer Engagement: Gain trusted advisor status with clients and prospects, understanding their issues, needs, and projects while positioning WWT's value effectively.
• Sales Enablement: Collaborate with account teams and WWT internal groups to create plans and strategies that drive revenue through education and solution positioning.
• OEM and Partner Collaboration: Own critical engagements with OEMs and key partners, ensuring strong alignment in areas such as AI, compute, storage, and software.
• Technology and Industry Awareness: Stay current with vertical market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, creating a body of work that educates both clients and internal teams.
• Technical Quote Support: Producing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and recognise opportunities to scope and price professional services engagements.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in pre-sales, technical consulting, and customer-facing roles, with a proven track record of solutions selling and consulting.
• Technical Expertise: Strong pre-sales technical skills and hands-on experience in data centre infrastructure (compute, storage, network), virtualisation and software-defined technologies, cloud technologies and DevOps, core and edge networking, enterprise security/cyber security, IT/OT environments, and AI awareness.
• Certifications: High-level technical accreditations with major vendors such as Cisco, VMware, Dell EMC, HPE, NetApp, and NVIDIA.
• Industry Experience: Extensive industry experience in client-side senior roles or within technology integrators or manufacturers, with expertise in applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and networking.
• Consultative Skills: Demonstrable consultative technical selling skills, with the ability to rapidly understand customer business problems and propose technology-based solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior customer stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Logistics

• Location: London, United Kingdom.
• Travel: Ability to travel within and outside the UK as required to meet business and customer needs.

WWT is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on merit, and we're building a team that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

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