Consulting Solution Architect - IBM Mainframe, Z Systems Hardware Support Specialist at CDW

This role is ideal for a senior-level technical professional with deep expertise in IBM Z Systems hardware. You should have at least eight years of experience in pre-sales or delivery, with a specific focus on the mainframe ecosystem. The ideal candidate blends high-level hardware knowledge—specifically HMC and SE consoles—with the ability to act as a strategic consultant for enterprise customers. This is a fully remote position that offers a highly competitive total compensation package. Beyond the base salary, which ranges up to $170k, the role includes a significant 25% annual bonus target. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, influencing sales strategies and mentoring other architects while maintaining a high level of autonomy in a field-based technical role. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have hands-on experience planning, installing, and upgrading IBM zSystems server technologies. * Are comfortable authoring Statements of Work (SOWs) and leading technical pre-sales presentations. * Hold (or can obtain) multiple partner technical certifications to maintain vendor relationships. * Are willing to travel approximately 25% of the time for customer engagements.