Technology Solutions Consultant

Job Title: Technology Solutions Consultant
Job Location:  Remote in the Madison - Milwaukee, Southern Wisconsin area
*May include remote opportunities in the following states: WI or IL.
No relocation assistance is provided.
  
Skyward is looking for an IT Services Consultant that has a strong desire to work with the latest technology, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and wishes to be part of a team where your input is valued.

A consultant's focus is to install and support network infrastructure that helps Teachers and School Administrators quickly perform their daily tasks so they can focus on what's most important; the students.

The ideal candidate will have significant IT experience and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, as well as knowledge of networking, and technologies like Microsoft, VMWare, Micro Focus, SonicWall, and HPE / Aruba.  Consultants work in a team environment where we work both independently and as a team to meet company and department goals.  IT Services Consultants perform a wide variety of billable IT Services for our customers.  

-Company vehicle provided
-Home office and cell reimbursement
-Typically onsite Monday-Thursday mornings, working from home in the evening.

Responsibilities:

Network Infrastructure Support:

New Server Installs / Upgrades / Migrations

Install and Configure Storage Area Networks

Windows Desktop / Server Support

Virtual Server Support

Performance Troubleshooting

SQL & Progress Database Support (Backup / Restore / Repair)

Implement and Manage Network Services such as DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Email

Install and configure a wide variety of 3rd Party products

Research and Testing of new technology

  

Requirements:

Bachelor or associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking, or related field, OR two years of related IT experience  

Proficient in Microsoft Server and Desktop Technologies

Proficient in Networking Fundamentals (Switches, Firewalls, Routers, Wireless)

Experience with the Microsoft SQL Server a plus

Experience with Server Hardware / Storage a plus

Experience with Hyper-V / VMWare a plus

Experience with Cloud Solutions such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform is a plus

Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work both in team and solo environments

Travel is required
  

To see more about who we are go to https://www.skyward.com/k-12/k-12-services/it-services.