Managing Consultant

Managing Consultant will design, deploy, and optimize private cloud infrastructure built on VCF 9.0. The role serves as a technical expert for software-defined data center solutions, supporting standardization and automation across compute, storage, and networking management layers. The Managing Consultant works closely with architects, technical leads, delivery teams, and customers to ensure solutions are implemented as designed, meet project requirements, and receive customer approval. 

What You Will Do 

• Collaborate with the Technical Architect on training plans and implementation approaches to help prepare team members for successful project delivery. 

• Develop standards, best practices, and technical training materials in partnership with Technical Architects and Technical Leads. 

• Evaluate project strategies and technical options to balance customer goals, technical requirements, and financial considerations. 

• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise on solution design and implementation to customers and internal teams. 

• Identify and communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to customers and project stakeholders. 

• Ensure established implementation procedures and solution designs are followed and assist with resolving complex technical issues. 

• Interface with customer technical teams, business stakeholders, and project teams to communicate complex technical concepts, address concerns, and align expectations. 

• Ensure solutions are delivered as designed, meet customer requirements, and receive customer approval. 

• Mentor engineers and consultants by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and implementation guidance. 
• Size, design, and deploy VCF Operations environments. 
• Define and support cloud operating model standards, including RBAC, tagging taxonomy, and capacity management. 

• Develop VCF Operations components such as dashboards, groups, alerts, costing models, and actions. 

• Produce HLD/LLD documentation, runbooks, and Architectural Decision Records (ADRs). 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to delivery teams. 

• Validate that implementations align with the approved solution design and customer requirements. 

• Support customer acceptance by ensuring the completed solution meets agreed-upon technical requirements. 

What We Expect of You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field, with 7 years of IT infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting, OR  11 years of total Information Technology experience, including 7 years of IT infrastructure experience and at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting. 

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise virtualization and/or private cloud architecture. 

• Hands-on expertise with VCF 9.0 Automation deployments. 

• Deep proficiency deploying VCF 9 Operations components, including: 

• Standalone and high-availability configurations. 

• Dashboards, alerts, and custom groupings. 

• Costing and costing models. 

• Licensing and sizing. 

• Experience with SDDC Manager BOM management and asynchronous patch workflows. 

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted technical advisor. 

• Ability to mentor engineers and consultants on project design, implementation, and technical best practices. 

• Strong communication skills with experience making clear technology recommendations to customers. 

• Ability to research complex technology solutions and clearly present recommendations to customers and internal teams. 

• Ability to remain productive in situations involving change, ambiguity, and technical risk. 

• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced consulting environment. 

• Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and overtime, as project needs require. 

• Willingness to travel to CDW locations or customer sites as needed. 

• Valid U.S. driver’s license. 

• VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or VCP-VCF certification, a plus. 

• Automation experience with technologies such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform, a plus. 

• Experience working with customers in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or federal environments, a plus. 

Pay range: $ 138,000 - $ 193,200 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials 

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.