Full-time and Contract Opportunities with 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 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.

Here is a list of Progent's available job openings:

Job Code P014
Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consulting Expert
Progent is looking for experienced Senior Microsoft computer consultants in the to help a variety of small businesses to manage IT environments based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2016. Key fields of knowledge include system architecture, Active Directory design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.

Details about Sr. Microsoft Computer Consulting Expert Positions

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

More information about Desktop Engineer Jobs

Job Code P018
Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consultant - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas
Progent is looking for experienced Sr. Microsoft computer consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to assist a variety of small and midsize organizations maintain IT environments powered by Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Exchange 2007 through 2016. Important areas of expertise include network infrastructure, Active Directory design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based email, security, and server monitoring.

Specifics on Sr. Microsoft Information Technology Consulting Expert Job

Senior Exchange Consultant - Remote
Progent is looking for a Senior Microsoft Exchange expert to lead enterprise-level Exchange design and deployment projects. The right applicant would be a computer consultant with subject matter expertise in the area of Exchange 2007 to 2019 and Microsoft Office 365 and with a solid grasp of Microsoft AD. This position would require a background in the consulting, system design, implementation and maintenance of these platforms.

Details on Sr. 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 sales executive responsible for selling Progent's comprehensive selection of IT outsourcing and computer consulting, and development services. Responsibilities of the BDR include:

• Generating and explaining crucial components of consulting proposals which align our services with real business value
• Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers
• Providing continuing client management and developing follow-on engagements
• Explaining rapidly evolving IT technology

If you wish to apply for any opening listed above, you should send your resume to jobs@progent.com. Please include the code numbers of the jobs of interest.