Cleveland, OH Career and Contracting Openings at Progent

Among America's top IT consultant companies for business networks, Progent maintains a large team of certified service professionals who focus on core IT areas including:

• Microsoft technology
• Cisco Integrated Services Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs, plus Voice over IP and VPN solutions
• Network security analysis
• Advanced system architecture
• Remote IT support and system administration

Our Experts Group, which includes independent experts certified and managed by Progent, provides exceptionally specialized skills covering a broad variety of key software applications and network technologies such as:

• Apple OS and iOS networking and applications
• Expertise for Linux-based, UNIX-powered, and Sun Solaris systems
• Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or Customer Relationship Management customization
• BI consulting for Microsoft's SQL Server BI Stack, Microsoft Power BI, and Crystal Reports
• CIO, business analyst, and project logistics outsourcing
• Web-based application software development, deployment, and troubleshooting
• SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle Database development and management help
• Microsoft Access database application programming, enhancement and training
• Office and Office 365 individual and group training

Creative models for acquiring clients, providing service, creating a dynamic working environment, and offering generous compensation and benefits have allowed us to be one of the most rapidly growing and best respected Microsoft Partners consultant firms in the United States and to build an international organization for delivering remote IT service. If you are an accredited IT technician or network consultant with a focus on a customer success and strong people skills, you will find in Progent a chance for enhancing your professional skills, living a more independent lifestyle, and attaining economic security.

Find Out Additional Details Concerning Jobs with Progent
Follow these links to learn additional information concerning Progent's work opportunities, business philosophy, operational conditions, profit sharing model, and benefits:

Consulting Work at Progent
We are seeking a range of on-staff workers such as experienced Microsoft MCSE and MCP network engineers; network experts with CCIE certification; and consultants for fault-tolerant network design with experience in mobile access, wireless integration, non-stop environments, business continuity solutions, data preservation, and virtual servers. Progent is also seeking workstation support experts, remote troubleshooting specialists, and CISM or CISSP certified security consultants. Progent is also seeking veteran managers and administrators who can operate effectively in our dynamic, virtual office environment. Learn more information about staff professional services work at Progent by referring to Full-time Careers at Progent.

Contract Work at Progent
Progent works with freelance consultants with in-depth expertise and working background in crucial IT topics beyond Progent's main service concentration. Our Experts Group includes independent consultants who can provide consulting and development services for mission-critical solutions such as Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM; have specialized expertise with popular operating systems such as Linux, Macintosh, or Solaris, or can provide expert skills in technologies such as telecommunications, web design, Juniper infrastructure technology, web commerce, or Oracle and MySQL DBM programming and management. Freelance contractors certified by us cooperate with Progent's staff consultants to provide comprehensive IT services for small and midsize business networks. In order to learn additional information about contract jobs with Progent's Experts Team, go to Freelance Opportunities with Progent.

Ways That We Are Different
Progent has been able to attract the best consulting talent by being unique. Providing an innovative mix of entrepreneurial drive, commitment to customer success, use of state-of-the-art technology, and an independent work model that accommodates quality-of-life choices for Progent's team members, Progent offers a stimulating environment for select individuals who have a drive for rapidly improving their technical abilities to create real-world solutions for a range of businesses and network environments. Learn more details about how we are exceptional by referring to Ways That Progent Is Exceptional.

Our Virtual Office Work Environment
Progent's virtual office model uses advanced technical tools that enable off-site support, wireless communication, convenient access to Progent's support databases, and instant collaboration with mobile team members to help you to solve business-critical IT problems. Our virtual office setting enables consultants to concentrate on providing IT solutions instead of fighting commutes and lets consultants build successful customer relationships by enabling you to come up with fast, effective, and cost-effective solutions. If you want to learn additional information concerning Progent's virtual office business model, refer to Progent virtual Office Work Environment.

Compensation and Benefit Programs
Our compensation model is based on revenue sharing. What you earn is wholly based on what you generate. Consultants have the option of concentrating on quality of life and electing to consult at a more relaxed pace, using Progent's flexible structure to follow individual enthusiasms, or you can use the opportunity to earn considerable money by hard effort and lots of consulting time. Progent also provides full family health coverage as well as numerous additional benefits. Learn more details about our compensation model and benefits by going to Progent Compensation Model and Benefits.

Jobs at Progent Questions and Answers
For replies to common enquiries concerning becoming a consultant at Progent, go to Employment at Progent Questions and Answers.

The following is a description of some current job openings:

Job Code P014
Sr. Microsoft IT Consultant
Progent is looking for experienced Senior Microsoft information technology consultants in the to help a variety of small businesses to maintain networks based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 through 2016. Key areas of knowledge include system architecture, AD design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based messaging, security, and server monitoring.

Details on Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consultant Positions

Job Code P016
Desktop Engineer
Progent is looking for Desktop Support Consultants to assist Progent's customers with maintenance, break/fix and project work. This is a 1099 consulting position that will be performed at our customer premises in the . Daytime availability is needed, Monday through Friday. Our consultant will maintain and support clients of all desktop and notebook computers based on current 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 client's end users.

More information on Desktop Engineer Positions

Job Code P018
Sr. Microsoft Computer Consultant - New York Metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Areas
Progent is seeking proven Senior Microsoft information technology consultants in the New York metro, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles areas to help a range of small and midsize businesses maintain IT environments based on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, and Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2016. Important fields of expertise include system architecture, Active Directory design and troubleshooting, Exchange-based email, security, and server monitoring.

More information about Senior Microsoft Information Technology Consulting Expert Positions

Sr. Microsoft Exchange Expert - Online
Progent is looking for a Sr. Exchange consultant to spearhead large-scale Microsoft Exchange design and deployment projects. The ideal candidate would be a technical consultant with subject matter expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2019 and Office 365 Exchange Online and with a solid grasp of Active Directory. This role calls for experience in the consulting, system design, deployment and maintenance of these platforms.

More information about Senior Microsoft Exchange Expert Job

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 who is responsible for selling the company's comprehensive selection of IT outsourcing/co-sourcing and computer consulting, and development services. Activities of the BDR include:

• Generating and articulating crucial components of consulting propositions that align our services with a customer's unique competitive requirements
• Maintaining good relationships with Progent's customers
• Providing ongoing client management and generating follow-on engagements
• Explaining continually changing technology

If you wish to apply for any position shown above, please send your background information to jobs@progent.com. Be sure to state the job codes of the jobs that interest you.

More Information About Opportunities at Progent

Fulltime Work for Network Engineers, Computer Service Specialists,
Security Consultants, and Online Support Professionals
Progent is seeking to hire fulltime, solutions-oriented Microsoft accredited consultants with Microsoft MCSE certification; Cisco accredited network consultants who have Cisco CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA credentials; security consultants with CISSP, CISM, or CISA or equivalent security credentials; and advanced system design consultants with a background in mobile access, wireless connectivity, service continuity, disaster recovery, data preservation, and VMware. Progent also is hiring professionals who can join Progent's team of help desk support technicians and remote support experts. Also, Progent is hiring talented administrators able to operate productively in Progent's fast-paced, virtual office environment.

By maintaining a staff of skilled and dedicated consultants, providing world-class customer services, and offering a competitive value-based pricing model, We have managed to increase our customer base dramatically while providing consulting services to hundreds of businesses in the San Francisco area and throughout the United States. A sophisticated virtual office network, a shared knowledge database, and a team strategy for problem resolution have helped Progent to retain a skilled consulting team and a loyal customer list.

For an information technology professional with troubleshooting expertise, joining Progent or helping our clients can expand your skills through cooperation with Progent's group of highly supportive, talented consultants. Progent's commitment to providing network expertise and technical help to small companies will offer you the opportunity to collaborate intimately with key players and contribute appreciably to the growth of exciting businesses.

Progent is looking for technical professionals that can show recognized credentials related to their technical focus. For example, if you are a Microsoft expert, you should have your MCSE certificate. For Cisco consultants, have your Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or Cisco Certified Network Professional certificate. For network security, you should have you CISSP, CISA, Certified Information Security Manager, or other top security certifications. Naturally, we are familiar with "paper experts". Still, simply because a credential does not guarantee excellence is no reason for not having one. If you have mastered your field, then the majority of those certifications should pose no great difficulty. The bottom line is that if you call yourself an expert, then customers expect credentials. We can promote your skills, but you should provide standard credentials for Progent to market. In case you stand strongly opposed to the concept of credentials, we can understand and honor your opinion, but you are probably not a good candidate.

Contract Jobs for certified Application Specialists for
Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX, and Sun Technology
For more than two decades, our computer professionals have provided low-cost and effective computer support services for small businesses in the and across the U.S. A sophisticated virtual office network, a shared support database, and a team philosophy for problem solving have enabled us to retain a strong in-house team and quickly expand a satisfied clientele.

The Experts Group is our way to offer customers the help of expert computer support professionals who have advanced skills and work background in important technologies outside of Progent's core concentration in system support and security. Experts Group consultants are often independent contractors and occasionally "moonlighters" who have been thoroughly certified by Progent to work closely with Progent's in-house consultants to provide end-to-end, enterprise-class information technology services to small and midsize companies. We are always enhancing our Experts Team to address the particular requirements of our customer base.

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

• Macintosh networking and applications
• Support for Linux, UNIX-based, and Sun environments
• MRP, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM customization
• Line-of-business and vertical program support
• CIO, business analyst, and project management services
• Special applications development and deployment
• Web, electronic business, Electronic Data Interchange, and client information portal development and deployment
• SQL management and efficiency consulting
• Business intelligence consulting
• Telecommunications architecture support

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

• By associating with us, you get to leverage the impact of our explosive expansion and top-notch reputation in the industry. By maintaining a group of talented and dedicated consultants, providing attentive client support, and practicing a proven, ROI-oriented billing model, we have quadrupled our clientele over the last few years and Progent currently delivers professoinal support to hundreds of businesses in California and across the United States.
• Our veteran marketing team handles all aspects of promoting your skills and areas of knowledge into our quickly growing customer base, so you spend less effort finding customers and more time generating money.
• Progent will facilitate communications between you and Progent's core team of experienced Microsoft and Cisco Certified consultants who act as the gateway to the influential managers among Progent's clients.
• Progent's sales and administration staffs will take care of the complete sales and engagement process, from opportunity identification, job qualification, client requirements description, skills matching, job scoping proposal writing, agreement negotiation and execution. Your entire focus stays with providing high-level consulting service.
• Progent will provide you connections to our sophisticated virtual office infrastructure, offering professional conference locations throughout the San Francisco area, and Internet and telecomm connectivity throughout the U.S.
• You will have access to Progent's extensive database, procedures based on industry best practices, library of template-deliverable documents, and the shared experience from one of the country's largest pool of experienced network engineers.
• We will share partner-only benefits from leading vendors such as Microsoft and Cisco, including no-cost orlow-cost educational seminars, on-line access to restricted vendor support tools and technical support resources, and on-line in-house use software for training and/or demonstration use.
• 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 no charge to be part of Progent's Experts Group, but we do have strict qualifications for membership:

• You should show a proven track record as a consulting professional working on your own in your area of specialization, including a minimum two year record of completed consulting projects or you must have your own active customer base for which you currently deliver ongoing consulting services.
• You need to show that you have expertise in your area of specialization, which includes showing a long task-relevant history and strong references, and have up-to-date manufacturer and/or industry professional qualifications.
• You must be able to carry yourself in a professional manner and be self driven and assured in your skills. You should have strong inter-personal skills and know how to work effectively by yourself or as part of a group.
• You need to know how to explain proper expectations to clients and fellow Progent consultants and you need to know how evaluate tasks, produce project plans, and estimate reasonable work schedules.

Improve Your Abilities with Advanced Technology and
Working with the Top Team of Network Consultants
Progent's work environment will allow you to become a better consulting professional by improving your technical skills and boosting the loyalty of your customers. Progent delivers on this promise by recruiting the best consulting talent for you to work with, providing an advanced network and communications infrastructure, using specialized application utilities to enable the highest level of support, and by streamlining proven business models for attracting and keeping clients.

The decisive factor that differentiates Progent from typical network support firms is the excellence of our service staff. Among the 50 or so consultants who have joined Progent, we have assembled top expertise across a wide range of technologies. Whether it's Microsoft servers, Cisco switches, network security, Apple, Linux, virtual servers, or other key areas, we deploy experts who can help you to be effective on major jobs by combining the collective experience of Progent's group of professionals.

To ensure the productivity of our consultants, we invest significantly in making available the best tools to perform the work efficiently. We will exploit information technology to an extraordinary degree and our state-of-the-art virtual office environment enables effortless connectivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with fellow Progent consultants — all from at-home or mobile offices. You don't waste time or forfeit income with regular commutes to a physical office building, and all travel you do for in-person customer jobs is based on your schedule, not Progent's. The best benefit is that most of our consulting services can be performed off-site, representing 100% efficiency for billable time. In practice, some of our team members do off-site consulting exclusively.

Our operations are set up for reacting rapidly and effectively to customer needs through knowledge exchange and cooperative problem resolution. Even though our engineers operate with a high level of independence, dispatching is centralized, client issues and solutions are meticulously monitored, recorded, and organized for convenient reference, up-to-date consultant schedules are published to streamline team tasks and enable problem escalation, and customer satisfaction is always evaluated. We reinforce the feeling of cooperation through periodic team meetings and regular corporate events.

The majority of Progent's consultants are located throughout California, however we are attracting a rapidly growing team of consulting professionals throughout the United States. Progent's virtual office environment eliminates geographic obstacles that limit the productivity of conventional business structures. We enhance the deal by providing a comprehensive benefit plan to ensure the physical health and economic welfare of our employees and their families.

Just as we have world-class consultants, our marketing and operations groups match the high standards that characterizes Progent. These top-notch factors behind our success are enabling us to target and sign up the scores of new customers we are now acquiring every month. Progent recently celebrated the delivery of support to our 1,000th client. Just type “Cisco consultants” or “Microsoft consultants” into Google to see for yourself why Progent is also a strong sales organization.

Having a commitment to technical excellence is a key for success with Progent. A job in consulting will push you to learn more than is possible in any other position in network technology. Being confronted by a steady stream of network challenges is what keeps consulting interesting. Clients rely on consultants to perform the “hard stuff.” Creative projects, advanced implementations, vexing or chronic problems, and tricky migrations are the basis for our services daily. With us, you will not stall or be narrowly defined, as is all too typical for network engineers in ordinary corporate jobs. You will awake every day excited about the challenges ahead.

Along the way, you will meet some wonderful folks, both by building close client contacts and by working in conjunction with other Progent team members, where you will learn from and add to their success. Of course, technology is vital, but we are a relationship-oriented organization through and through. If you don't offer excellent people skills or like working with a varied group of personalities, then we are in all likelihood not a good match.

If this seems good to you, we invite you to talk to Progent about our vision of the new paradigm of information technology consulting.

Enjoy Quality of Life Benefits and Professional Prowess with
Our Sophisticated Virtual Office Environment
Progent is convinced that a carefully architected and implemented network is a crucial factor for enabling a firm's growth, and we follow this belief in our corporate system infrastructure. Progent has created a zero-downtime virtual office network that allows Progent's in-house engineers and certified contractors to deliver rapid and efficient service, collaborate closely on complex jobs, and gain from professional and private growth from acting as part of an exciting company ethos of personal drive and independence.