Consulting Systems Engineer - Data Centre Compute and Storage

World Wide Technology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator is seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer in London. The role involves technical leadership, solution design, and customer engagement in data centre compute and storage solutions, focusing on AI and cloud technologies. Ideal candidates should have extensive industry experience and strong consultative skills. Join a rapidly growing company known for its innovative approach and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience in client-side senior roles.
• Strong pre-sales technical skills and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical advisor for accounts and customers.
• Lead the design and architecture of IT infrastructure.

Skills

Technical Consulting

Customer Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Data Centre Infrastructure

Cloud Technologies

Cyber Security

Job description

Consulting Systems Engineer - Data Centre Compute and Storage

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CONSULTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER - UNITED KINGDOM

Job Title: Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE) - Data Centre Compute and Storage

Location: 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 250 employees in the UK, WWT continues to grow rapidly.

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Travel: Ability to travel within and outside the UK as required to meet business and customer needs.
  
  

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Qualifications:

• 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
• AI Awareness
• Certifications: High-level technical accreditations with major vendors such as Cisco, VMware, Dell EMC, HPE, NetApp, and NVIDIA.
• Industry Experience: 10-15 years of 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.
  
  

Why Join WWT?

At WWT, we offer excellent benefits, comprehensive training, and a competitive compensation package. Our culture of innovation and collaboration provides an environment where you can grow your career while making a significant impact. Join us to be part of a company recognized for its commitment to excellence and ranked #7 in the “Medium” category of businesses by Great Places to Work UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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