Career and Contract Jobs at Progent

What does Progent do?
Progent is one of America's top independent network consulting companies for small businesses. Progent's staff of Microsoft and Cisco certified consultants concentrate on mainstream services that include Microsoft servers, desktops, and applications; Cisco network infrastructure, firewalls, and VoIP products; security consulting; and remote support and administration. Progent also offers specialized services in a wide variety of applications and technologies including Apple Macintosh support; Linux, UNIX, and Sun Solaris consulting; plus MRP, ERP, management reporting, and CRM support and custom programming.

What types of full-time jobs are available at Progent?
Progent is seeking to hire full-time MCSE-certified engineers, Cisco certified consulting professionals, security specialists, desktop support technicians, remote troubleshooting experts, and experienced managers who can excel in Progent's dynamic business culture.

Does Progent work with independent contractors?
Progent's Experts Team provides clients with the services of specialized IT consulting professionals who have in-depth technical expertise and work experience in key areas beyond Progent's primary focus in network infrastructure and security. Experts Team consultants are sometimes freelance contractors who have been certified by Progent to cooperate with Progent's full-time staff to offer advanced, end-to-end IT solutions. Progent continually expands the Experts Team to meet the needs of our growing client base.

What are the advantages of working with Progent?
Innovative models for client acquisition, service delivery, work environment, and employee compensation have allowed Progent to become one of the fastest growing and most well respected Microsoft Gold Partners in the United States. If you are a certified IT technician or network consultant strong people skills and a commitment to excellent service, you should consider Progent as an opportunity for enhancing your technical ability, developing a more independent lifestyle, and achieving financial success.

What is Progent's compensation model?
Compensation at Progent is based on revenue sharing. Similar to an independent consultant, your earnings are tied to your performance. Some Progent consultants choose to work at a more relaxed pace, using a self-determined schedule to allow time for personal pursuits. Other consultants focus on maximizing income and working long hours. Progent's philosophy is to let the consultant decide on an appropriate workload and Progent's marketing, sales, virtual infrastructure, and operational procedures will ensure that you are well compensated for the time you spend helping clients. Progent's top consultants are making $165K/year.

What benefit packages are available to Progent's full-time employees?
Progent's full-time employees are provided competitive options for family medical benefits.

What geographic areas are supported by Progent?
Progent's consultants who offer on-site service are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, while others are situated in select cities throughout the United States. Progent specializes in remote network troubleshooting and management services, so opportunities are available for certified support professionals anywhere in the U.S. For situations that require on-site service, Progent's remote support consultants often team up with on-site engineers to provide clients with the most cost-effective solutions available. Progent's remote support experts are also experienced in working with a client's in-house IT staff and can guide on-site personnel to perform hands-on tasks when necessary.

Do I need certification to work with Progent?
In a word, YES. Progent is seeking consultants with industry-standard certifications for the fields in which they specialize. For example, Microsoft experts should have earned MCSE certificates, Cisco consultants should have CCIE credentials, and security specialists should have a CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent security credential. Progent acknowledges that a credential is not a guarantee of excellence, but as a professional consulting firm Progent believes that clients expect and deserve to be served by experts who have taken the time and effort to earn appropriate credentials. Progent actively encourages all staff consultants to earn additional credentials by subsiding training classes and aggressively marketing the services of consultants with the top certifications.

Can I moonlight at Progent?
If you are not ready to leave your current employment but are interested in working as a part-time contractor for Progent, it is important that your existing employer permits this outside activity. If so, and if you have a technical specialty that allows you to offer in-depth expertise in an area not supported by Progent's core consulting staff, you should contact Progent to find out about contracting opportunities.

How do I apply for a position at Progent?
If you are interested in applying for a full-time job or contracting opportunity at Progent, please e-mail your resume to jobs@progent.com. If you are interested in a specific full-time job opening, please include Progent's job code for that position.

This is a description of Progent's available job openings:

Job Code		Job Description
P014		Sr. Microsoft Information Technology Consulting Expert - San Francisco Bay Area Progent is looking for experienced Sr. Microsoft computer consulting experts in the San Francisco Bay Area to help a variety of small and midsize businesses to manage IT environments powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 to 2016. Important areas of knowledge include network architecture, Active Directory design and repair, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring. Details about Sr. Microsoft Computer Consulting Expert Jobs
P016		Desktop Support Expert - San Francisco Bay Area Progent is seeking Desktop Support Consultants to assist our clients with maintenance, break/fix and project work. This is a 1099 consulting role that will be performed at Progent's customer sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. Daytime availability is required, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support clients of all desktop and laptop computers powered by the latest Microsoft technologies. Also, work extensively with customer's executives, management, IT staff or under the direction or guidance of our senior consultant to support the customer's end users. Details about Desktop Engineer Jobs
P018		Sr. Microsoft IT Consulting Expert - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas Progent is looking for experienced Senior Microsoft information technology consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to help a variety of small and midsize businesses maintain IT environments powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 through 2016. Important fields of expertise include network architecture, Active Directory design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based email, security, and server monitoring. Details about Sr. Microsoft IT Consultant Positions
Expert		Sr. Exchange Expert - San Francisco Bay Area, Online Progent is seeking a Senior Microsoft Exchange expert to lead enterprise-level Exchange planning and deployment projects. The right candidate would be a technical consultant with expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2016 and Exchange Online and with a solid understanding of Active Directory. This role would require a background in the consulting, architectural design, deployment and maintenance of these platforms. More information on Senior Exchange Expert Jobs
S25		Business Development Representative (BDR) - Los Angeles and New York Metro Areas Progent is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to work as a senior sales executive responsible for selling the company's broad portfolio of IT outsourcing and network consulting, and application development services. Responsibilities of the BDR include: Generating and articulating key components of engagement propositions that associate Progent's services with real business value Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers Providing ongoing client management and generating follow-on engagements Explaining continually evolving IT technology Details on Business Development Representative Jobs - Los Angeles and New York Metro Areas

If you wish to apply for any opening shown above, please e-mail your resume to jobs@progent.com. Be sure to copy the code numbers of the jobs that interest you.