Senior Consultant, Cloud Solutions

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead network engineering by gathering client requirements, architecting solutions, and implementing solutions for varied IT environments.

What will you do in this role?

• Focus on defining client needs and architecting network solutions
• Demonstrate capacity to deliver and communicate solutions
• Provide QA before client release
• Act as resource for performing the discovery/diagnostic phase of technical projects
• Build client relationships and provide advanced technical support for complex issues
• Act as project lead for complex network infrastructure projects
• Evaluate and recommend new systems and tools
• Become proficient in the overall functionality of all Microsoft products
• Manage time against assigned budgets, keep projects on schedule, recommend ways to overcome delays, and ensure that billable hours are logged accurately
• Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants on projects
• Increase technical skills beyond basic/core needs
• Obtain and maintain latest Microsoft Certifications
• Achieve billable hour goals as dictated by team senior management
• Develop a good understanding of business and information technology processes
• Work with Modern Workplace, M365, and Azure daily

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Background and expertise in Network consulting
• Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience
• 4-year college degree or commensurate industry experience
• Major certifications in area of expertise such as Microsoft Azure, Modern Workplace, and Teams
• Expertise with various Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams Voice, SharePoint Online, SQL, Active Directory, and Windows Server and Desktop OS
• Network infrastructure expertise, including LAN/WAN, routing, VLANs, core switching, and wireless
• Server and desktop hardware installation and troubleshooting
• Security experience, including expertise with firewall and desktop security products
• Backup and disaster recovery methods using various best of breed products
• Experience with ConnectWise time entry and billing system a plus

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Sikich Total Rewards

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more?

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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards.

Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients.

The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand.

The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.