Vertical Systems Engineer - Insurance

$150,000 - $180,000/Yr

World Wide Technology - Boston, NY

Full-time - Senior

Boston, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Vertical Systems Engineer at World Wide Technology (WWT) is responsible for establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients in the insurance sector, driving business opportunities through innovative technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to create strategic plans, engaging with clients to understand their needs, and positioning WWT's value proposition effectively. The engineer will focus on critical OEM engagements, particularly in AI, cyber, and software, while also staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with clients and prospects to gain trusted advisor status in the context of WWT's portfolio and business value.
• Creating plans and strategies in concert with account team and WWT internal teams to present and educate the prospect and client base on our OEM and services portfolio.
• Driving gross profit and opportunities by proactively and reactively proposing solution designs and architectures.
• Focusing on ATC Lab Engagements and AI Proving Ground as a catalyst to gain business and mindshare from clients and prospects.
• Owning critical OEM engagements in the assigned client area, including Insurance partners where applicable, and positioning WWT's value to OEMs; particularly focused on AI, cyber, and software.
• Gaining trust by meeting virtually and in person with IT, LOB, Security, and other key resources in a planned cadence with objectives for educating and discovering need.
• Coordinating all necessary WWT resources and stakeholders including GS&A, SC&E, Services, Sales, Executives and others to drive campaigns and value that result in winning large and strategic business.
• Creating a personal development plan and staying current with vertical trends, technology, and use cases, and executing it with management reporting and assistance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in a related field at a technology integrator, OEM, or Insurance client.
• Architectural and technical experience with applications, Infrastructure, Cyber, Cloud, and Networking, Data Center, and End-User Experience solutions.
• Strong application development technology and application architecture history and understanding of current trends and migration strategies.
• Deep skills and knowledge as an SME in 2 or more critical parts of infrastructure.
• Industry-level certifications including CCIE, CISSP, CDP, MCSE AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience calling on and deploying technology solutions in a sales environment in Fortune 500 settings, interacting with Tech and IT leadership.
• Architectural training and or experience in common methodologies including TOGAF UAM and others.
• Familiarity with Big Data, AI, Automation end-user experience and service management technologies along with cloud technologies including containers, Kubernetes, cloud native services, storage, networking and commercial models at a high level.
• Strong presentation skills, able to learn tech spaces at extreme pace at times.
• Strong relationships within the Insurance space and tech supply chain (OEM).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Care
• Onsite Health Centers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Competitive pay
• Profit Sharing
• 401k Plan with Company Matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO & Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Bereavement
• Nursing Mothers Benefits
• Voluntary Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program