Principal Technologist

CDW

. Serve as a national technical authority and escalation resource for complex Lenovo ISG opportunities across CDW .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $151,350 - $211,870 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data center infrastructure, including Lenovo ISG technologies, and excels in designing and positioning complex technology solutions. Proven ability to lead technical strategy, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure ExpertiseLenovo ISG Technical CertificationsTechnical Pre-Sales ExperienceAdvanced Consulting and Presentation SkillsArchitecture Standards Development

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Hard Skills

Solution DesignArchitecture ValidationCompetitive PositioningInfrastructure ManagementData ProtectionHybrid Cloud SolutionsAI-Ready InfrastructureConverged InfrastructureHyperconverged InfrastructureEnterprise Storage Solutions

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityMentoring PeersCommunication SkillsBusiness AcumenFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Lenovo ThinkSystemLenovo ThinkAgileTruScaleOneIQLenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC)Lenovo Solution Sizing Tool (LSST)Accelerated ComputingVirtualizationContainersNetworking

Certifications & Qualifications

Lenovo ISG Technical Certifications

Industry Keywords

Technical ArchitecturePre-SalesEnterprise TransformationsData Center ModernizationGo-To-Market Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a national technical authority and escalation resource for complex Lenovo ISG opportunities across CDW
Define architectural direction for enterprise compute, storage, converged and hyperconverged infrastructure, hybrid cloud, HPC, AI-ready infrastructure, edge, and modern data center solutions
Lead technical strategy for complex pursuits, including discovery, solution framing, architecture validation, competitive positioning, executive presentations, and cross-practice alignment
Design solutions addressing infrastructure requirements, business constraints, operational considerations, financial objectives, and long-term roadmaps
Serve as an executive-level trusted advisor and lead briefings, innovation workshops, architecture reviews, and business outcome discussions
Review peer designs for quality, accuracy, scalability, supportability, and alignment to requirements
Define complementary services and collaborate with services teams on scope and effort estimates
Lead technical go-to-market execution and develop repeatable solution plays
Develop standardized deliverables, reference architectures, design templates, SOW frameworks, demonstration guidance, assessment methods, and reusable intellectual property
Maintain strategic relationships with Lenovo and ecosystem partners and execute joint strategies
Lead national enablement and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Coach and mentor architects, engineers, specialists, and other technical professionals
Communicate CDW’s technology and services value proposition and support Lenovo ISG growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years of technical pre-sales or technical architecture experience
Subject matter expertise in enterprise data center infrastructure and Lenovo ISG or comparable technologies
Proven success designing, positioning, and selling complex technology solutions and services
Advanced consulting, presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority, mentor peers, and drive standards and best practices
Strong business and market acumen connecting technology strategy to customer outcomes and growth
Ability to travel as needed
Current Lenovo ISG technical certifications aligned to the role and CDW partner requirements, a plus
Experience with Lenovo ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile, TruScale, HPC, AI-ready infrastructure, edge, and enterprise storage solutions, a plus
Hands-on experience with OneIQ, Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC), and Lenovo Solution Sizing Tool (LSST), a plus
Experience with ecosystem technologies including accelerated computing, virtualization, containers, hybrid cloud, networking, data protection, and infrastructure management, a plus
Experience supporting strategic customers, enterprise transformations, multi-practice opportunities, or large data center modernization initiatives, a plus
Experience developing architecture standards, service offerings, technology practices, reusable solution assets, or go-to-market initiatives, a plus
Demonstrated technical thought leadership through executive briefings, speaking, publishing, mentoring, innovation, or industry participation, a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview provided at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
Supportive, equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process
Growth support and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to engage with evolving technology and AI tools