Principal Technical Consultant

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The Principal Technical Consultant role exists to deliver expert technical solutions and guidance that enable clients to maximise the value of our products and services. This role is pivotal in translating complex business requirements into practical, scalable, and efficient technical implementations.

They will provide technical leadership, be an SME and foster strong vendor relationships in the relevant technologies for their aligned team

By aligning technical delivery with strategic business goals, the Consultant supports the organisation’s objectives of driving customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and long-term client retention. The role ensures that solutions are not only technically sound but also commercially viable and aligned with evolving client needs.

Principal Technical Consultants work closely with customers, project managers, and cross-functional teams—including sales, product development, and support—to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions. They act as trusted advisors, fostering strong relationships through clear communication, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of customer environments.

What you will do:

• Design and deliver implementation services across a wide range of clients and technologies. 
• Acts as a mentor and technical escalation point in all areas where they are considered a subject matter expert, providing expert-level knowledge in respect to issue resolution, standards, design, best practice, delivering quality and reference target architectures. 
• Working collaboratively with Sales, Projects Practice, Pre-Sales, Customers and other parties as required. 
• Creation of technical documentation as and when required.
• Supporting/reviewing PS Costings sheet
• Low Level Designs
• Statement of Works (SoW)
• Involvement and running of project design workshops.
• Presenting back technical documentation to customers.  
• Renew/upgrade required certifications.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that assigned projects are executed and completed within agreed time, quality, scope and costs parameters.
• To assist in the design of Proof of Concept to support the delivery of a solution.
• To create/support the creation of test documentation and test scenarios.
• Ensures personal and business objectives and set KPI targets are met or exceeded.
• Proactively questions and evaluates existing systems, standards, documentation and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Acts as a coach/mentor for other co-workers.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

What we expect of you:

Essential:

• Deep Broadcom VMware expertise, including hands-on enterprise VCF 9.1 design and delivery.

• Professional certifications e.g. VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP VCF Architect).

• Proven consultancy experience, leading workshops, shaping solutions, owning architecture and advising customers.

• Clear communication, confident presentation skills and high-quality technical documentation.

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness, including scoping engagements, validating estimates and managing delivery risks.

• Be eligible for Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Relevant VMware / Broadcom certifications or equivalent proven expertise. 

• Recognised as a Broadcom Knight 

• Domain-based VCAP certifications in particular NSX design/deploy  and VCF automation skills. 

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.