Description Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future.A Fortune 200 leader, we're the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges. Let's Shape the Future Together At CDW, we're crafting teams that are expanding our service offerings to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. As an Associate Consulting Engineer (ACE), you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in a tight-knit group of technology leaders, collaborating to master intricate solutions for business requirements. You'll refine your skills by working alongside seasoned engineers who value your fresh ideas and unique perspectives. This program is not just a training opportunity; it's a chance to make a real impact in the technology world. If you have a genuine passion for technology, a knack for problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, this is where your journey begins. During this program, you'll expand your knowledge, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, and set your career dreams on the fast track. Upon completion, you'll step into the role of a Consulting Engineer on CDW's services team, propelling your career to new heights. Join us in this best-in-class program and gain valuable on-the-job skills. As an ACE, you'll actively engage in technical troubleshooting and work on meaningful projects aligned with your expertise and training. Plus, you'll learn from some of the brightest minds in the technology field and can pursue certifications that are integrated into the program. For ACEs specializing in Data Center Solutions, you'll dive into the dynamic world of virtualization, networking, public cloud, shared storage, and data protection, all under the expert guidance of CDW's lead engineers. Your Responsibilities: Technology Strategy: Collaborate with our team to design technology strategies for our clients, ensuring seamless integration of virtualization, networking, shared storage, data migration and data protection. Hybrid Data Center: Develop a strong understanding of hybrid data centers, learning how their components interact and support modern IT environments. Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate risks related to technology implementations, helping to safeguard data and systems. Integration Coordination: Work closely with implementation teams to coordinate technology deployments, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Tools and Solutions: Learn to configure and operate essential tools and solutions that power modern IT infrastructures. Collaboration: Work closely with solution architects and technology engineers to design and refine IT infrastructure, addressing compliance requirements, protection strategies, as well as backup and recovery plans. Consulting Skills: Hone abilities in communication, critical thinking, and adaptability for effective consulting. Develop expertise, foster client trust, and seamlessly manage projects. Continuing studies in one of these specialty domains: Converged: Dive into managing and maintaining converged infrastructure systems, streamlining data center operations and enhancing efficiency. Storage: Specialize in designing, implementing, and deploying shared storage resources, such as Storage Area Networks (SANs) Data Protection and Information Management (DPIM): Master backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations to ensure data security and rapid recovery for our customers. By joining the CDW team, you'll have the chance to work with industry-leading engineers, consultants, and technical architects, providing you with unparalleled growth and development opportunities. What we expect of you: Minimum Qualifications One of the following: Bachelor's