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World Wide Technology · 2 days ago

Senior Consulting Systems Engineer

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$168K/yr - $216K/yr

5+ years exp

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. They are seeking a Senior Consulting Systems Engineer to provide pre-sales technical expertise and mission-driven solutions to support their U.S. Navy account team, focusing on cybersecurity solutions and building consultative relationships with key stakeholders.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureTechnical SalesDoD/Navy ExperienceIntrusion Detection SystemsPacket Capture ToolsThreat HuntingCyber AnalyticsTechnical GuidanceCustomer EngagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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