Designated Consulting Engineer at Synoptek

United States

Overview Synoptek We think globally, act locally. As a Managed Services Provider, Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client-base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and in keeping with that momentum we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, results growth, and clarity. Designated Consulting Engineer This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning. The Designated Consulting Engineer is responsible for the trend review, advisory and future state activities which enhance a customer’s overall IT maturity. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the development of the customer’s strategic IT roadmap Identify technologies and professional services opportunities for inclusion within customer IT roadmap Act as the trusted partner between the client, Synoptek Client Advisors, and Project Team Maintain ongoing interaction with customer to reinforce relationship Participate in ongoing customer consultation meetings Prepare and distribute monthly DCE reports Resource augmentation to standalone professional services engagements Identify and categorize risks or points of failure This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Education College degree in related field from an accredited college or university In lieu of undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1 - meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa Experience Customarily has at least 5 years of experience with on-premises components such as servers and workstations Experience with Windows Server and Microsoft Active Directory Experience with hypervisors such as Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWARE ESXI Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Experience with Azure Active Directory Experience with Microsoft DNS Skills/Attributes Synoptek core DNA behaviors: Clarity: Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses OwnIT: Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments Results: Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company’s business goals Growth: Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment Team: Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged and collaborative Working Conditions We live by the motto ‘work hard, play hard’ and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results. Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment; final location is subject to business need. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require occasional travel. Salary Range The anticipated base range for this role is $104,000-$128,000 with a median of $152,375. Actual compensation is impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, specific work locations and any potential licenses and certifications required for that role. This role is eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. EEO Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.