MCSE and/or MCITP:EA, Microsoft MCSE and/or MCITP:EA Consultant Modesto, California
Progent is looking for proven Sr. Microsoft information technology consultants in Modesto, California to help a variety of small businesses to maintain IT environments based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 through 2016. Important areas of knowledge include system infrastructure, Active Directory design and repair, Exchange-based email, security, and server monitoring
Advantages of Teaming with Progent
Progent is a progressive computer consulting and IT outsourcing company based in San Jose, CA}, in the middle of Silicon Valley. Unique models for client marketing, support delivery, network environment, and employee compensation have allowed Progent to become among the most rapidly growing and most respected Microsoft Partners in the United States. Our extensive support information base and collaborative style of problem resolution has allowed Progent to retain a strong staff and a loyal international customer base.
If you hold an MCSE accreditation and live in the Modesto area, joining Progent and supporting Progent's clients will improve your technical abilities through interaction with Progent's staff of mutually supportive, high-output consultants. Progent's concentration on providing IT consulting and network help to small companies will give you the opportunity to work personally with top executives and add measurably to the success of exciting businesses. Also, Progent's virtual office network offers advanced tools for remote support and mobile connectivity to enable you to deliver fast solutions when you take on mission-critical problems.
Position Title
Senior Microsoft IT Consulting Expert
Job Number
P014
Location
Home-based, virtual office infrastructure
Essential Activities
Responsibilities
Support and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008-powered networks
Work onsite and remotely to analyze and fix both urgent and ongoing issues related to availability, protection, capacity, accessibility, and overall productivity
Install, configure and debug apps hosted on Microsoft Windows Servers
Deploy, configure Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 desktops and notebooks
Configure and analyze a variety of network services and applications including AD, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, DFS & NTFRS
Design IT architectures including virtualized environments and on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid cloud designs
Maintain and administer Microsoft Outlook client with back office Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office suite, telephony, and Internet access
Plan and carry out upgrades to MS desktop OS, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange
Design and test protection policies such as onsite high availability, resilience, backup/restore and anti-virus plus remote or cloud-centric disaster recovery
Robust network architecture and proactive server monitoring
Experience/
Schooling
Minimum Work Experience Requirements
10+ years' background in PC, server management and network Infrastructure support (new software installation, device setup, problem identification and resolution)
5+ years consulting background
Ability to debug software application issues such as workstation program compatibility problems, server issues, data service issues, and access issues
Background in business software assistance (Microsoft product family)
Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently in a virtual office setting, delivering reliable follow-through and utilizing online access and mobile connectivity technology
Operates independently and shows strong sense of responsibility and initiative
Has a reasonable knowledge of network layers L1-L7 and excellent debugging skills in layers 1 through 4
Credentials Required Current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP:EA)
If you wish to pursue this opening, you should send your qualifications to job-p014@progent.com. Please include the job number of the opening that you are considering.
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