Senior Consulting Systems Engineer

4+ years of technical sales or consultation experience in a relevant industry.

• • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or systems engineering supporting DoD/Navy environments.
  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • Hands-on expertise with security and networking vendors, including Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, ELK, Linux, Juniper, and Arista.
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, Threat Hunting, DCO, OCO, RMF, STIG compliance, and automation.
  • Experience with network tapping solutions, packet capture tools, network forensics, and security event monitoring.
  • Expertise in intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), deep packet inspection (DPI), and anomaly-based threat detection.
  • Familiarity with IT/OT security, automation, and virtualization platforms.
  • Proven ability to engage with senior DoD/Navy leadership and influence technical decisions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into mission impact.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • DoD 8570 Certification: IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Experience supporting PMW 130, Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) mission areas preferred.
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  Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $168,000 to $216,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including 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 salary.

  
  

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  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 & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

  We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a workplace culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

   

  Preferred locations: Remote-Nationwide; MD- or SC-based preferred.

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Senior Consulting Systems Engineer – Navy (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Why WWT?

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why should you join the Defense Technology team? 

For more than 30 years our Defense Technology team has been a trusted partner of the DoD, combining defense-specific capabilities with commercial best practices to meet requirements on time and at scale. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission critical systems.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an experienced, Senior Consulting Systems Engineer (CSE) to provide pre-sales technical expertise and mission-driven solutions to support our U.S. Navy account team. This role requires a deep understanding of the Navy’s Enterprise engineering infrastructure. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, working in tandem with an Account Manager, to build consultative relationships as the technical liaison with a focus on expanding WWT’s footprint of services and implementing cybersecurity solutions that align with the U.S. Navy’s vision to establish dominance in cyberspace. This is a remote position, with up to 35% travel required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a pre-sales technical consultant and liaison to key DoD/Navy stakeholders. Leverage those consultative skills to create new opportunities and gain new customers within the account space.
• Build and maintain account level relationships with customers, OEMs, and System Integrator (SI) peers. Sustain a close effective partnership with the sales business partner (Account Manager) for business strategy, relationships, customer engagement, partnering, training, and response to business solicitations.
• Oversee the presales process and help drive effective communication between Sales and Professional Services. Support interactions, planning, and execution with internal WWT services teams, the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) and the North American Integration Center (NAIC).
• Design, present, and demonstrate Zero Trust Architectures, Threat Hunting models, Network Security, and Cyber Analytics solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) to enhance cyber resilience.
• Architect and advise on network tapping solutions, traffic visibility tools, and network monitoring platforms to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• Deploy and optimize IPS/IDS, deep packet inspection (DPI), and cyber threat intelligence integration for proactive defense.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to define requirements, develop solution roadmaps, and drive technical engagements.
• Support proposal development, white papers, and customer briefings focused on DoD cybersecurity missions.
• Engage with key technology vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, F5, Okta, CyberArk, Splunk, Gigamon, Trellix, Dragos, and leading security providers to integrate cutting-edge security capabilities into IT/OT environments.
• Leverage expertise in RMF, STIG compliance, automation, and virtualization platforms to enhance security posture.
• Conduct technical workshops and enablement sessions for customers, internal stakeholders, and OEMs, to enhance working relationships and reduce knowledge gaps across the sector.