Overview
As an ePlus Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for designing and implementing single- or multi-vendor IT Data Center Solutions. You will have the opportunity to work within an industry-leading account team to understand our clients’ needs and craft sustainable IT roadmaps to get them there.
Your Impact
The essential functions of this position include:
Develop Sales Engineering presentations and supporting materials
Assist in creating and/or responding to Bill-of-Materials (BOM) and Statements of Work (SOW)
Plan and design solutions for multi-vendor Data Center Solutions
Be available as a pre-sales resource for sales team members, as necessary
Serve as an escalation point for Engineers, Sr. Engineers and Consultants
Troubleshoot complex technology issues
Assess Customer environment and make recommendations on solutions and improvements
Escalate issues to other team members and subject matter experts, as necessary
Provide deployment and implementation services of multi-vendor solutions in a Data Center environment
Be available to meet customers’ IT needs
Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
Lead a team of engineers on a professional services projects
Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCIE, R/S. Voice, Brocade, CISSP, VCDX, UCS
Serve each and every customer to ePlus’ standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years of hands on experience in IT Networking and Security with a focus on Fortinet and Cisco networking and security products
Multiple industry-recognized Certifications preferred. i.e.: CCIE, FCSS, CISSP
Excellent customer service skills on phone and in person
Professional demeanor and good communication skills
Ability to think and come up with solutions quickly aligning to customer expectations and within the boundaries of the statement of work.
- Identify and communicate additional customer opportunities.
Must be fully knowledgeable and able to design and plan, implement and support IT solutions using two or more of the following technologies:
Wired Networking
Wireless Networking
Security/Firewalls
Structured Cabling – MDF/IDF
Network platform migrations
Virtualization
Backup
Automation/Scripting
Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $150,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Who We Are
At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.
Corporate Values
- Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.
- Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
- Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.
- While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
- By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.
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