Career and Contract Work with Progent
Questions and Answers: Work for Network Consultants,
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.
The following is a list of some current job openings:
Job Code P014
Senior Microsoft IT Consultant
Progent is looking for proven Senior Microsoft computer consulting experts in the to assist a range of small and midsize businesses to maintain networks powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2016. Important areas of expertise include network architecture, Active Directory design and repair, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.
More information about Sr. Microsoft IT Consulting Expert Jobs
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 position that will be performed at our customer locations in the . Daytime availability is needed, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support clients of all desktop and notebook computers based on the latest Microsoft technologies. In addition, work closely with client's executives, management, IT staff or under the direction or guidance of our senior consultant to support the client's end users.
Details about Desktop Support Expert Job
Job Code P018
Sr. Microsoft IT Consulting Expert - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas
Progent is seeking experienced Senior Microsoft IT consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to assist a variety of small and midsize businesses 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 troubleshooting, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.
Specifics about Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consultant Job
Senior Microsoft Exchange Consultant - Remote
Progent is looking for a Sr. Microsoft Exchange consultant to spearhead enterprise-level Exchange design and deployment initiatives. The right candidate should be a computer consultant with subject matter expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2019 and Office 365 and with a thorough understanding of Active Directory. This role would require a background in the consulting, architectural design, deployment and support of these technologies.
Details on Sr. Microsoft Exchange Consultant Jobs
Job Code S25
Business Development Representative (BDR) - Los Angeles and New York Metro Areas
Progent is looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to operate as a senior-level sales executive responsible for selling the company's extensive portfolio of IT outsourcing/co-sourcing and computer consulting, and application development services. Responsibilities of the BDR include:
- Generating and explaining crucial elements of service propositions which align Progent's deliverables with real business value
- Maintaining excellent relationships with Progent's clients
- Providing continuing client management and developing follow-on sales
- Maintaining an understanding of continually evolving IT technology
If you would like to apply for any opening listed above, you should send your resume to jobs@progent.com. Please copy the job codes of the jobs that interest you.
An index of content::
Microsoft Experts Exchange 2013 Availability Engineers
Microsoft Experts Exchange 2013 Configuration Computer Consultants
Exchange 2013 incorporates significant enhancements to the capabilities of its predecessor Exchange 2010 and introduces powerful innovations as well as a redesigned architecture. These improvements affect vital areas such as manageability, high availability (HA), security and compliance, operational costs, collaboration, scalability, throughput, compatibility, and the user experience. Progent's Microsoft-certified Exchange 2013 consulting professionals can help you evaluate the possible advantages of upgrading to Exchange Server 2013, create an efficient validation and rollout strategy, and educate your IT staff to manage your Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment. Progent also offers affordable online support and management for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
Monitoring and Reporting Technology Consulting Services
MOM 2007 Support and Integration
Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants have over 10 years of experience planning, deploying, enhancing and fixing SCOM solutions and offer organizations of any size advanced remote or onsite consulting support for Microsoft SCOM 2012. Progent can assist you to plan a topology for System Center 2012 Operations Manager servers that delivers the responsiveness and resilience required to watch over your IT resources effectively, whether your infrastructure are onsite, in the cloud, or a mixed environment. Progent's SCOM consultants can also help you to import and set up SCOM 2012 management packs based on leading practices for monitoring network infrastructure as well as Microsoft and third-party applications and services. In addition, Progent can provide fast remote or on-premises troubleshooting to help you to fix critical issues uncovered by System Center 2012 Operations Manager.
Support and Integration Antispam
Antispam Subscription
E-Mail Guard represents a complete solution for defending against spam and viruses. E-Mail Guard addresses the protection and administration of corporate email by providing constantly updated spam and virus filtering, policy administration, content filtering, and protection against email-based DHA and Distributed Denial of Service attacks. E-Mail Guard also features monitoring, management and reporting utilities as well as outbound email testing to help you repair your email environment and define and enforce corporate email policy.
Windows Desktop Simulation on Apple Mac Remote Support
24/7 Windows Emulation for macOS Online Troubleshooting
For businesses with a combination of Mac and Windows desktops, there exist two basic solutions for using Microsoft Windows-dependent applications on a Mac: remote access to an actual Windows PC or local simulation of a Windows environment on a macOS or Mac OS X desktop. Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection for Apple Mac allows you to attach a Mac to a remote Microsoft Windows-powered PC to run Microsoft Windows applications and access network resources. Microsoft's Virtual PC for Mac simulates Windows on a Mac computer so you can run Microsoft Windows software directly. Progent's Mac technology support experts can help your business to maintain these products for using Microsoft Windows applications on your Macs and can also assist your company to evaluate and install third-party solutions for Microsoft Windows PC emulation.
MSP360 SQL Backup Online Help
MSP360 Server Backup Troubleshooting
Progent's data protection experts can assist your company to design, deploy and troubleshoot a backup solution built around MSP360 software. MSP360 offers file or image backup/recovery for VMs and physical machines, supports all leading public clouds, and allows you to build a data protection solution with a low Recovery Time Objective and a defined RPO. With ProSight Data Protection Services 360 Backup, Progent offers comprehensive monitoring and remote management of your backup system to protect against data loss caused by user mistakes, system glitches, ill-intentioned insiders, and malware assaults like ransomware. To learn more, go to ProSight Data Protection Services 360 Backup solutions.
Cisco Virtual Private Network IT Consultant
VPN Consulting Services
Cisco's security and offsite connectivity technology for small to medium sized businesses represent a complete array of easy-to-administer security hardware and software to help you protect your wired and wireless information system. Cisco's Virtual Private Network line includes routers and switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and Virtual Private Network access concentrators. Progent's expert staff of consultants includes experienced specialists with Cisco's Certified Internetwork Expert and Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications who can help your organization to select Cisco VPN, Cisco RADIUS Security, and additional Cisco protection solutions that fit most closely with your corporate objectives.
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