Senior IT Consultant (Network Engineer)

Salary: $70-$95K

Position Overview

The Senior IT Consultant at Eminent Technical Solutions (ETS) is a highly skilled technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network and systems infrastructure that our clients depend on. This role sits at the core of ETS's technical delivery, taking complex infrastructure challenges from concept through completion and ensuring that client environments are secure, stable, and built to scale.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives on solving hard problems independently. The Senior IT Consultant is expected to own projects from scoping through deployment, make sound architectural decisions without needing constant direction, and bring a proactive mindset to security, performance, and reliability.

While the primary focus is technical delivery, this role also requires strong client communication skills. You will work directly with clients to understand their environments, explain your recommendations clearly, and build the kind of trust that makes ETS a long-term partner rather than a vendor. You will also contribute to the broader team by mentoring junior technicians and producing documentation that supports the entire organization.

The Senior IT Consultant is a key part of how ETS delivers on its commitment to solving complex technology challenges the right way the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable network and systems infrastructure across client environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points to ensure reliable, high-performance connectivity.
• Administer virtual environments and physical servers, including VMware and Hyper-V platforms.
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity protections including firewalls, antivirus, endpoint management, and threat detection systems.
• Manage disaster recovery operations and data backup systems, ensuring clients are prepared for failure scenarios.
• Perform systems monitoring, diagnostics, and proactive maintenance to identify and resolve issues before they affect clients.
• Lead client consultations to assess technical needs, present solutions, and guide environments through changes and upgrades.
• Produce network documentation including system diagrams, deployment plans, and project update reports.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to the technical development of the broader team.
• Collaborate with the Help Desk Manager and support team on escalated issues that cross infrastructure boundaries.

Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a criminal background and MVR (driving record) screening
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Desired Skills

• Network architecture, design, and infrastructure implementation
• Firewall, router, switch, and access point configuration and troubleshooting
• Windows Server administration and Active Directory management
• Virtualization platform administration (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Cybersecurity fundamentals and endpoint protection
• Disaster recovery planning and backup systems management
• Technical documentation and network diagramming
• Client-facing communication and solution presentation
• Independent problem-solving in high-pressure environments

Experience & Certifications

ETS values candidates with diverse backgrounds and hands-on technical experience. Applicants with some or all of the following experience are encouraged to apply.

• Preferred Experience: 3 to 7 years of hands-on network and systems administration experience; experience in a managed services or technology consulting environment strongly preferred
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Networking: Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and access points across LAN/WAN environments
• Microsoft Environments: Strong working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365/Exchange
• Virtualization: Hands-on experience with VMware or Hyper-V platforms
• Security: Practical experience implementing and monitoring cybersecurity protections across client environments
• Documentation: Ability to produce clear network diagrams, deployment plans, and technical support guides
• Certifications: CompTIA Network+, Security+, or A+ valued; Microsoft MCP, MCSA, or MCSE valued; Cisco CCNA or equivalent a plus.

About Eminent Technical Solutions

Eminent Technical Solutions (ETS) is a growing Information Technology Multi-Service Provider known for delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional client service.

Our company has grown primarily through client referrals and long-term relationships, reflecting our commitment to solving complex technology challenges the right way the first time.

Our team includes technicians, engineers, software developers, structured cabling specialists, electricians, and administrative professionals who work together to support the technical infrastructure of our clients.

At ETS, we believe technology should empower organizations rather than slow them down, and our work focuses on making that vision a reality.

What ETS Offers

ETS provides a challenging and rewarding environment where employees solve real-world technology problems while building meaningful careers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO starting on day one

Professional Development

• On-the-job training
• Certification and educational support
• Collaborative and positive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

We value a healthy work-life balance, a cornerstone of ETS culture.