Engineering · Full-time · Escondido, United States
Senior Engineering Consultant
Reports To: Principal Engineer
Status: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Escondido, CA - Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Engineer manages FIT Solutions clients' organizations' computer systems, including software, hardware, and networks. Senior engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and supporting the entire system. Senior engineers will contribute to the efficiency of services by supporting the completion of tickets.
ABOUT FIT SOLUTIONS
FIT Solutions is an innovative national IT Services firm, and we are growing every day. We are focused on creating a culture of elite raving fans for our employees that solves business problems for our clients. We are on a mission to impact the lives touched by technology. We teach and promote individuals to set and achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Measuring results against best-in-class businesses, we are focused on hitting targets. We are a humble and adaptable group of people who continue to train, and role play daily in pursuit of our goals. We are a great fit for team members that are aligned and thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
Streamline clients through consultation and strategic technology planning to maintain client profitability.
Expand existing relationships through proactive engineer consulting and problem-solving to generate new revenue and grow the business.
Deliver Best in Class customer service to uphold raving fan culture.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical problems both onsite and remote.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES
Provide technology consultation, leadership, and guidance to clients in multiple industries.
Develop technology roadmap based on business goals.
Manage, review, and oversee IT initiatives and special projects.
Manage and review ongoing client IT initiatives.
Design and prepare quotes for technology solutions, adhering to the client’s budget.
Install, configure, and maintain network elements, computer systems and other related equipment.
Document daily work through ConnectWise ticketing system.
Participate in the on-call rotation with team.
Provide desk engineer services.
Perform sales engineering by designing solutions and technology business plans for clients.
Perform vCIO tasks for assigned clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
Self-starter and able to work independently.
Must have excellent high-level engineering skills.
Customer oriented, solid business acumen and excellent communication skills.
Proven track record of performance against goals year over year.
Knowledge of IT best practices and ability to use best judgement to service clients’ needs.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, with all levels of internal and external professionals, especially professionals with non-technical understanding.
Adaptability in various business cultures and environments.
Strong relationship building skills with customers and business partners.
EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Qualifications Include but are not limited to:
Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, Citrix, etc.)
Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019
Cloud Solutions (Azure, AWS)
Active Directory
Desktop support and user support
Windows Client Operating Systems (Window 7, 10)
PSA or RMM experience
Certifications: MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, CCNA, Security+ VCP (recent certification or recertification)
BENEFITS
FIT Solutions has your back, and is proud to offer a rich benefit package to our employees, including:
Dental & Vision Insurance (premiums paid up to 99% for employee coverage)
FSA (dependent and medical), HSA options (for qualified plans) and supplemental insurance options
$10,000 employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D (employees have the option to buy up)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Flexible “hybrid” work environment
Retirement plan (401K)
Professional training & development opportunities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing, speaking, walking, driving, and/or sitting
Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 25lbs
Position may require travel: Up to 50% of the time to client sites
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate process equipment; lifting 25 pounds, bending and stooping; lifting computers; running network cables; connecting and testing networking; traveling to client sites; and walking and carrying devices on stairs and crawl spaces.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may be exposed to heat, cold, sharp edges, metal racks, high voltage outlets, and normal electrical cabling in the office and closet environments.
AAP/EEO Statement:
FIT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics