Chicago, IL Career and Contracting Positions at Progent

Among America's premier computer consultant firms for small and midsize business networks, Progent manages a large team of certified service professionals who concentrate on core IT areas including:

• Microsoft technology
• Cisco routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, ASA firewalls, access points, plus VoIP solutions
• Enterprise security consulting
• Advanced system architecture
• Off-site IT support and network administration

Our Experts Team, which includes independent consultants premier and managed by Progent, offers highly refined skills covering a broad range of critical business applications and network technologies that include:

• Macintosh and iOS integration and applications
• Support for Linux-powered, UNIX-powered, and Sun Solaris environments
• Dynamics MRP, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM expertise
• BI consulting for SQL Server BI Stack, Power BI, and Crystal Reports
• Chief Information Officer, business analyst, and project logistics services
• Web application software design, integration, and troubleshooting
• SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle DBM programming and DBA help
• Office Access database programming, enhancement and troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office desktop and Microsoft Office 365 individual and group training

Innovative structures for finding clients, delivering service, maintaining a dynamic working environment, and providing highly competitive compensation have allowed us to become among the fastest expanding and best respected Microsoft Partners consultant firms in America and to build an international presence for providing remote network support. If you are a certified computer technician or information technology consultant with a focus on a client success and excellent communication skills, consulting professionals should consider Progent an opportunity for increasing your technical skills, developing a more rewarding lifestyle, and attaining financial success.

Learn More Details Concerning Working at Progent
Follow these pages to learn more information about Progent's work openings, company philosophy, work environment, compensation model, and benefits packages:

Full-time Careers at Progent
We are hiring a range of full-time workers such as solutions-driven Microsoft MCSE network engineers; connectivity experts with Cisco CCIE or CCNP certification; and consultants for advanced system architecture with experience in mobile access, wireless integration, high-availability systems, business continuity solutions, data preservation, and virtual servers. Progent is also seeking desktop support technicians, off-site service specialists, and CISSP certified security professionals. We are also looking for experienced managers who can operate effectively in our dynamic, virtual office model. Learn more details about staff professional services positions at Progent by going to Full-time Work at Progent.

Contract Opportunities with Progent
Progent contracts independent consultants with in-depth knowledge and field experience in crucial information technology areas beyond Progent's primary service focus. Progent's Experts Team employs contractors who can provide advice and development support for mission-critical applications such as Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM; have in-depth expertise with popular platforms such as Linux derivatives, Macintosh, or Sun, or can provide expert help in areas such as telecom, web site development, Juniper Networks infrastructure technology, eCommerce, or Oracle DBM programming and management. Independent contractors certified by Progent cooperate with Progent's full-time engineers to deliver comprehensive solutions for small and midsize company networks. If you want to learn more information about contracting work with Progent's Experts Team, see Freelance Opportunities at Progent.

Reasons That Progent Is Exceptional
Progent has managed to attract the best consulting experts by being different. With an innovative mix of enterprising spirit, dedication to customer satisfaction, use of state-of-the-art technology, and a flexible work model that offers quality-of-life options for our team members, Progent creates a dynamic culture for talented individuals who have a drive for quickly improving their professional abilities to deliver real-world solutions for a range of businesses and technical environments. Find out more information concerning ways that Progent is exceptional by going to Ways That Progent Is Exceptional.

Progent's Virtual Office Infrastructure
Progent's virtual office network utilizes sophisticated technologies that enable remote support, wireless connectivity, convenient access to Progent's support databases, and close collaboration with mobile team members to allow you to solve challenging network problems. Our virtual office setting enables consultants to focus on delivering IT solutions rather than fighting traffic and helps consultants build successful customer relationships by permitting you to come up with quick, viable, and affordable solutions. If you want to find out additional details concerning our virtual office infrastructure, see Progent virtual Office Infrastructure.

Compensation Model and Benefit Programs
Our compensation model is based on revenue sharing. The money you make is directly tied to what you contribute. Consultants have the option of focusing on quality of life and electing to work at a more relaxed pace, using Progent's versatile structure to make time for personal pursuits, or you can take advantage of the chance to make significant money through persistent effort and long hours. Progent also provides full family health care coverage as well as many additional benefits. Find out more details concerning Progent's compensation model and benefits by going to Our Compensation and Benefit Programs.

Working with Progent Q&A
To see replies to common enquiries about being employed by Progent, see Employment at Progent FAQs.

Below is a list of our available job opportunities:

Job Code P014
Sr. Microsoft Computer Consulting Expert
Progent is seeking proven Senior Microsoft computer consulting experts in the to assist a variety of small and midsize businesses to manage networks based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2016. Important areas of knowledge include system architecture, AD design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.

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Job Code P016
Desktop Support Expert
Progent is looking for Desktop Support Experts to assist our customers with maintenance, break/fix and project work. This is a 1099 consulting role that will be performed at Progent's customer locations in the . Daytime availability is needed, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support clients of all desktop and notebook computers powered by the latest Microsoft technologies. Also, work extensively with client's executives, management, IT group or under the direction or guidance of Progent's senior consultant to support the client's end users.

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Job Code P018
Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consultant - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas
Progent is looking for proven Senior Microsoft computer consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to help a range of small organizations maintain networks powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 to 2016. Important areas of knowledge include system architecture, AD design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.

Specifics on Senior Microsoft Computer Consultant Positions

Sr. Microsoft Exchange Consultant - Remote
Progent is seeking a Senior Exchange consultant to lead large-scale Microsoft Exchange design and deployment projects. The right applicant should be a computer consultant with subject matter expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2019 and Microsoft Office 365 and with a solid grasp of Microsoft AD. This position calls for a background in the consulting, system design, deployment and support of these platforms.

Specifics on Senior Exchange Expert Positions

Job Code S25
Business Development Representative (BDR) - Los Angeles and New York Metro Areas
Progent is seeking a Business Development Representative to operate as a senior sales executive responsible for selling the company's broad selection of IT outsourcing and computer consulting, and development services. Activities of the BDR include:

• Producing and articulating crucial components of engagement proposals which associate our deliverables with real business value
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Progent's customers
• Providing ongoing account management and developing follow-on engagements
• Explaining rapidly evolving technology

If you would like to enquire about any position listed above, please send your resume to jobs@progent.com. Please state the job codes of the jobs of interest.

More Information About Opportunities with Us

Fulltime Work for Network Engineers, Desktop Support Technicians,
Security Consultants, and Remote Support Professionals
Progent is seeking to hire full-time, solutions-oriented Microsoft accredited consultants with MCSE or MCP credentials; Cisco certified network engineers with Cisco CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA credentials; security consultants with CISA or equivalent security certification; and high-end system design consultants with experience in mobile solutions, wireless connectivity, high uptime, workplace recovery, information preservation, and virtual servers. Progent also is hiring professionals who can join Progent's team of help desk service specialists and off-site support professionals. Also, Progent is looking for talented managers who can operate effectively in our fast-paced, virtual office environment.

By supporting a team of skilled and motivated consultants, providing world-class client services, and following a competitive results-based pricing structure, We have been able to increase our customer base dramatically while delivering professional services to numerous companies in the San Francisco area and throughout the United States. A sophisticated virtual office network, a common information database, and a group strategy for problem resolution have helped Progent to maintain a skilled staff and a satisfied customer base.

For a network consultant with technical support experience, joining Progent or helping Progent's clients will enhance your knowledge through cooperation with Progent's group of highly supportive, talented consultants. Progent's commitment to delivering information technology consulting and technical support to small and midsize organizations will give you the chance to work intimately with decision makers and add significantly to the success of dynamic businesses.

Progent is looking for technical professionals that have recognized certification related to their technical expertise. So, if you are a Microsoft consultant, you should have your Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certificate. In the case of Cisco professionals, show us your Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or CCNP credential. For network security, you should have you Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, or other top security credentials. Naturally, Progent is aware of “paper MCSEs.” Still, the fact that a credential does not guarantee excellence is no reason for not owning one. If you have mastered your stuff, then the majority of those tests should pose no great difficulty. The bottom line is that if you call yourself a professional, then clients expect credentials. Progent can promote your talents, but you need to have basic certifications for Progent to market. If you happen to be strongly against the concept of certifications, Progent can understand and honor your opinion, but you are likely not an appropriate fit.

Contract Work for certified Experts for
Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX, and Sun Technology
For over two decades, Progent's consulting professionals have provided low-cost and successful computer support expertise for businesses in the and throughout the United States. An advanced virtual office environment, a common support database, and a collaborative approach to problem solving have helped us to build a talented in-house team and quickly expand a satisfied client base.

The Experts Group is our way to offer clients the help of specialized information technology support professionals who have advanced knowledge and work background in important technologies outside of Progent's core focus in network infrastructure and security. Experts Team members are typically independent engineers and occasionally "moonlighters" who have been thoroughly certified by us to work closely with our in-house engineers to deliver end-to-end, world-class information technology solutions to small and midsize companies. Progent is continually expanding the Experts Group in order to address the particular needs of our customer base.

Progent's Experts Group now offers support in these areas:

• Macintosh integration and programs
• Consulting for Linux, UNIX-based, and Sun systems
• Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or Customer Relationship Management customization
• Strategic and vertical program support
• CIO, business analyst, and project management services
• Custom program development and integration
• Web, electronic business, EDI, and customer information portal development and deployment
• DBM management and efficiency consulting
• Business information consulting
• Telecom architecture consulting

Benefits of being part of Progent's Experts Team include:

• By associating with us, you get to benefit from the impact of our dramatic growth and excellent recognition in the market. By having a team of talented and committed professionals, offering excellent client care, and following a proven, ROI-oriented pricing model, we have multiplied our customer base over the last few years and Progent currently provides consulting services to hundreds of companies in and across the United States.
• Our veteran marketing team takes care of all facets of promoting your services and areas of knowledge into our rapidly expanding customer base, so you expend less time finding clients and extra time generating revenue.
• We will assist in relationship building between you and our core group of experienced Microsoft and Cisco Premier consultants who act as the gateway to the decision makers among Progent's clients.
• Progent's selling and operations staffs will take care of the entire sales and contracting process, from lead identification, project approval, customer needs definition, skills matching, job scoping proposal generation, contract negotiation and generation. Your entire focus stays with delivering high-level consulting service.
• We will gives you access to our advanced virtual office infrastructure, offering professional conference sites in the San Francisco area, plus Internet and telecomm access throughout the U.S.
• You will have access to our extensive database, procedures based on leading practices, abundance of professional publications, and the aggregate experience from one of the country's largest pool of experienced consulting professionals.
• We will share partner-only benefits from top technology companies including Microsoft and Cisco, including free orlow-cost training classes, web connections to restricted vendor support tools and technical support resources, and on-line internal use programs for training and/or demonstration purposes.
• You will have the security of backup coverage from Progent's staff consultants and other Expert Team members in the event you are unavailable to respond to client demands due to work schedule conflicts, vacation, sickness, or training.
• As a 1099 subcontractor to Progent, you get simplified, risk-free invoicing and consistent payment schedules. In addition, Progent is responsible for receivables collection

There is not any fee to be part of Progent's Experts Group, but Progent has the following requirements for membership:

• You must show a proven background as a consulting professional operating on your own in your area of specialization, including at least a two year history of successful contracting jobs or you must have an active client base to which you now deliver ongoing support services.
• You must demonstrate that you have expertise in your area of concentration, which includes showing a long task-relevant record and excellent referrals, and have up-to-date vendor and/or industry professional qualifications.
• You should know how to carry yourself in a professional way and be self motivated and assured in your skills. You need to have strong inter-personal skills and know how to operate successfully alone or as a member of a group.
• You have to know how to explain proper goals to clients and fellow Progent team members and you need to be able analyze projects, create project plans, and define realistic time lines.

Enhance Your Abilities with Advanced Technology and
Working with the Top Group of Computer Engineers
Progent's company culture will allow you to become a better professional by improving your technical skills and increasing the loyalty of your customers. Progent delivers on this commitment by recruiting the best professional experts for you to operate with, offering an advanced system architecture, using specialized software utilities to deliver the highest quality of support, and by streamlining proven business structures for finding and retaining clients.

The decisive factor that distinguishes us from typical consulting firms is the excellence of our consultants. Out of the 50 or so consultants who have teamed with Progent, we have assembled top expertise covering a wide array of technical areas. Whether it's Microsoft servers, Cisco firewalls, corporate security, Macintosh, Linux/UNIX, server virtualization, or other vital application, we deploy experts who can help you to be successful on larger projects by leveraging the collective skills of our team of professionals.

To promote the productivity of Progent's team, we invest heavily in providing the best technology to do the work properly. Progent will exploit technology to an impressive degree and our state-of-the-art virtual office environment enables effortless connectivity, collaboration, and information exchange with fellow Progent team members — all from home-based or mobile offices. Consultants don't throw away time or lose income with regular commutes to a conventional office building, and any travel you do for in-person customer jobs is determined by your schedule, not Progent's. The most attractive part is that most of our support work can be performed off-site, offering 100% productivity for income-producing time. In practice, some of our team members do off-site consulting exclusively.

Progent's business structure is geared towards responding quickly and effectively to customer needs through information sharing and cooperative problem resolution. Although our engineers work with a high level of independence, resource allocation is unified, customer problems and resolutions are carefully monitored, recorded, and organized for easy retrieval, up-to-date consultant schedules are published to facilitate group tasks and enable trouble escalation, and customer approval is always monitored. We strengthen the sense of connection via monthly team meetings and regular company-wide events.

Most of our team is situated throughout California, but Progent is building a rapidly growing team of network professionals throughout the U.S. Progent's virtual office environment does away with regional boundaries that restrict the efficiency of traditional company structures. We complete the package by providing a comprehensive employee care plan to ensure the physical health and financial security of our team members and their relations.

Just as we have world-class consultants, Progent's marketing and operations teams live up to the excellence that characterizes Progent. These top-notch factors behind Progent's success are helping us to identify and land the scores of new customers we are currently engaging each month. Progent lately marked the delivery of services to our 1,000th client. Just type “Cisco consultants” or “Microsoft consultants” into Google to see for yourself why we are also a strong marketing organization.

Possessing a passion for technical excellence is a key for growth with us. A career in consulting will push you to enhance your skills more than is possible in any other job in network technology. Being confronted by a steady stream of technical challenges is what makes consulting exciting. Customers rely on a consultant to perform the toughest jobs. Creative projects, leading-edge deployments, vexing or chronic issues, and tricky migrations are the foundation for our services every day. With us, you will not stall or be narrowly defined, as is all too common for computer professionals in ordinary corporate roles. You will awake every day excited about the challenges ahead.

Along the way, you will work with some wonderful folks, both by establishing strong customer contacts and by operating closely with other Progent team members, where you will learn from and contribute to their growth. Yes, technology is vital, but Progent is a relationship-focused organization through and through. If you do not have strong people skills or like cooperating with a diverse assortment of personalities, then we are probably not a good fit.

If all this sounds good to you, we urge you to contact us about our vision of the new paradigm of network consulting.

Enjoy Quality of Life Benefits and Professional Prowess with
Progent's Advanced Virtual Office Environment
Progent believes that a carefully architected and implemented information system is a pivotal piece for enabling a company's success, and Progent follows this credo in our own network environment. Progent has built a zero-downtime virtual office infrastructure that allows Progent's staff engineers and certified contractors to deliver rapid and efficient support, collaborate closely on complex jobs, and experience professional and private maturity from acting as a member of a dynamic business culture of personal drive and independence.