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Questions and Answers: Jobs for Network Engineers, Security Consultants, and Application Specialists
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 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 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 our current job opportunities:
Job Code P014
Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consulting Expert
Progent is seeking proven Senior Microsoft computer consultants in the to assist a variety of small and midsize organizations to maintain IT environments based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 through 2016. Key fields of expertise include network infrastructure, AD design and repair, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.
More information on Sr. Microsoft IT Consultant Jobs
Job Code P016
Desktop Support Expert
Progent is seeking Desktop Support Experts to help Progent's clients with maintenance, break/fix and project work. This is a 1099 consulting role that will be performed at our customer sites in the . Daytime availability is needed, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support users of all desktop and notebook computers based on current Microsoft technologies. Also, work extensively with customer's executives, management, IT group or under the direction or guidance of our senior consultant to support the customer's end users.
Specifics about Desktop Engineer Job
Job Code P018
Sr. Microsoft Information Technology Consultant - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas
Progent is looking for proven Senior Microsoft information technology consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to assist a variety of small and midsize businesses maintain networks powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2016. Important areas of expertise include system architecture, Active Directory design and repair, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.
Details about Senior Microsoft IT Consulting Expert Job
Senior Microsoft Exchange Expert - Online
Progent is seeking a Sr. Microsoft Exchange expert to lead enterprise-level Exchange design and deployment initiatives. The right applicant would be a technical consultant with expertise in Exchange 2007 to 2019 and Office 365 Exchange Online and with a thorough understanding of Microsoft AD. This position demands experience in the consulting, architectural design, deployment and support of these platforms.
Specifics about Sr. Exchange Consultant Job
Job Code S25
Business Development Representative - Los Angeles and New York Metro Areas
Progent is looking for a Business Development Representative to operate as a senior-level sales executive responsible for selling the company's broad portfolio of information technology outsourcing/co-sourcing and computer consulting, and application development services. Responsibilities of the BDR include:
- Generating and articulating crucial elements of engagement propositions which associate Progent's services with a client's primary business needs
- Maintaining strong relationships with Progent's customers
- Providing continuing client management and developing follow-on engagements
- Explaining rapidly evolving technology
If you would like to enquire about any opening shown above, you should send your background information to jobs@progent.com. Be sure to state the job codes of the jobs that interest you.
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Cisco Security Technology Consulting Services
Technology Consulting Cisco Security
Cisco's PIX Series firewalls have been discontinued and Cisco might not support these legacy devices. Progent still offers consulting support for Cisco's PIX Series firewalls to help you with maintenance and Progent can also help you determine whether to adopt next generation firewall products from Cisco. Progent's Cisco-certified experts can help you design and implement an efficient upgrade to Cisco ASA 5500-X Series firewalls based on leading practices.
Best Remote Monitoring and Reporting IT Consultants
Remote Monitoring and Reporting Online Support
Small to middle size businesses can now enjoy all the benefits of System Center Operations Manager and also have quick access to Progent’s Microsoft and Cisco certified IT consulting professionals. With Progent's affordably priced network service packages, mid-size organizations can select a basic co-sourcing service program built around System Center Operations Manager 2007 with server monitoring, reporting, Help Desk and online service or a complete 24x7 outsourcing solution. Progent offers expertise in Microsoft Operations Manager 2007 to provide small and midsize company networks enterprise-class availability, security and performance.
Solaris Cybersecurity Firm
Solaris Secure
If your company has a Solaris environment or a mixed-platform IT environment, Progent's CISM, CISSP and ISSAP-certified security specialists can help your whole enterprise in a broad array of security topics such as security management procedures, security architecture and strategies, access management products and techniques, software development security, business processes security, hardware security, communications, network and Internet security, and business continuity preparedness. CISM and ISSAP define the fundamental skills and international standards of knowledge that network security managers are required to master. These accreditations offer IT management the confidence that those who have earned their CISM or ISSAP certification have demonstrated the background and knowledge to deliver world-class security support and consulting services.
UNIX with Windows Technology Consulting
Windows, UNIX, Solaris Online Help
If your company runs a UNIX, Linux, or Sun Solaris environment or a mixed-platform network, Progent's CISA and CISSP-premier consultants can assist your whole organization in a wide range of security areas including security administration procedures, security architecture and strategies, connection management systems and techniques, applications development security, operations security, hardware security, telecommunications, network and web security, and disaster recovery preparedness. CISA and CISM stipulate the basic competencies and worldwide standards of knowledge that network security managers are required to master. These certification give IT management the confidence that consultants who have earned their CISA or CISSP certification have the experience and theory to offer effective security management and consulting services.
ProSight certificate expiration management Consultants
network asset documentation management Consultant
ProSight IT Asset Management is a cloud-based IT documentation management service that makes it easy to create, maintain, find and safeguard data related to your IT infrastructure, procedures, applications, and services. You can quickly find passwords or IP addresses and be alerted automatically about upcoming expirations of SSLs or warranties. By cleaning up and managing your IT infrastructure documentation, you can eliminate as much as 50% of time spent looking for critical information about your IT network. ProSight IT Asset Management features a common repository for storing and sharing all documents required for managing your network infrastructure such as standard operating procedures and How-To's. ProSight IT Asset Management also supports advanced automation for gathering and relating IT information. Whether you’re making enhancements, performing regular maintenance, or responding to a crisis, ProSight IT Asset Management delivers the data you require when you need it.
24-7 System Center MOM Engineers
Computer Consulting Comprehensive Event Management
Medium-size companies can derive all the benefits of Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and have fast access to Progent’s Microsoft and Cisco Premier Certified network consulting professionals. With Progent's affordably priced IT service packages, medium-size businesses can select a simple co-sourcing package based on Operations Manager with network monitoring, proactive warnings, in-depth system analysis, Help Desk support, and remote troubleshooting. For businesses with mission-critical environments who need non-stop networking, Progent can provide a complete 24x7 outsourcing solution. Progent supports System Center Operations Manager 2007 to offer mid-size company information systems world-class availability, security and performance.
School District Technology Professional
County Government Professionals
Progent has a long background delivering a broad range of online IT consulting and urgent repair services to local governments and schools throughout the U.S. Progent is one of the pioneers in providing advanced online network consulting and has delivered IT support to organizations in every state. Remote support eliminates travel expenses and solves issues more quickly than on-premises service calls.
24x7 Cisco Certified Expert Small Office IT Support BSD
UNIX Computer Network Support Group
Progent's UNIX platform support services provide small businesses and developers assistance with managing and maintaining UNIX, Linux or Solaris environments that coexist with Microsoft-based technology. Progent can give your business access to UNIX experts, support professionals certified by Microsoft and Cisco, and security experts with CISSP certification. This broad array of experience provides you with a convenient one-stop source to help you build and manage a protected and robust cross-platform network and communications environment that allows UNIX and Microsoft coexistence by integrating Windows with major versions of UNIX including Apple macOS and OS X, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UX, BSD, SCO and Silicon Graphics IRIX (SGI/IRIX or major Linux platforms including RedHat, SuSE, Debian GNU/Linux and Slackware.
Microsoft Teams and Android Professionals
24/7 Microsoft Teams and Android Consultant
Progent can help you to plan an upgrade to Teams from Skype for Business and install, manage, and troubleshoot a cloud or mixed implementation of Teams. Progent can help you to integrate Teams with Office/Microsoft 365 apps, Exchange, SharePoint Online, and your PBX.
Router Knowledge Transfer
Network Training
Progent is committed to knowledge transfer from Progent's support experts to clients. By educating clients to resolve problems that are within their scope, Progent is able to concentrate on providing high-value skills where Progent faces little competition. Mid-size companies who utilize familiar freelance consultants or who employ internal support personnel benefit when Progent transfers knowledge about critical technology and proven processes to make their IT environments more reliable, protected, and productive.
Jabber and SIP gateway Consultant
Jabber and OAuth Network Consultant
Progent's Cisco Jabber consultants can provide online or on-premises expertise to assist organizations of all sizes to plan, implement, maintain, update or debug Cisco Jabber solutions and Cisco Unified CM ecosystems. Progent offers advanced expertise for the products, technologies and services that go into building a cohesive Jabber solution such as Cisco network appliances and management tools, Microsoft Office 365 applications, Windows and Mac computers, iOS and Android smartphones, SIP trunking, WiFi systems, cyber security, cloud integration, telepresence systems, PBX systems, business continuity, and the many other pieces of a modern collaboration solution.
Dynamics GP ODBC Engineers
Dynamics GP Continuum Specialists
Progent's expertise providing Microsoft .NET services and Microsoft SQL Server consulting, and Progent's programming experience with VBasic, XML, and additional developer tools enable Progent to design custom line-of-business programs and eCommerce environments that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Software. Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains reporting services can help you create reports that let you track your business more effectively, transforming uncooked information into useful insights into your business.
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