Senior IT Consultant

3M

$75K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in systems administration, IT management, systems engineering, or a technical role
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills on Microsoft platforms such as M365 and Active Directory
  • Strong knowledge of networking principles like TCP/IP, DNS, and LAN/WAN
  • Experience in cloud solutions including Microsoft Azure and AWS
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Proven experience in providing technology consulting and strategic guidance to businesses
  • Empathetic approach to solving client problems with a focus on long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive IT support for clients, handling everything from break-fix issues to complex technical challenges
  • Build long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding their evolving technology needs
  • Consult with clients on technology strategies that align with their business goals
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues and guide less experienced engineers
  • Manage client tickets and documentation consistently according to internal processes
  • Travel to client locations regularly to deliver on-site support as needed
  • Collaborate with teams across service lines to ensure a seamless client experience.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility in work location
  • Travel support with a gas card for client visits
  • Generous health, dental, and vision benefits along with life and disability insurance
  • Very generous paid time off program unique to the IT industry
  • Maternal and paternal leave options
  • 401(k) employer contributions for better financial planning
  • Yearly work anniversary rewards and company events to foster team connections.
Full Job Description
At Greystone, a New Charter Company, we are seeking a Technical Consultant (in other companies this person could hold the title of Senior IT Consultant, Systems Engineer Consultant, Technical Account Consultant) to deliver advanced IT support, technology consulting, and strategic guidance for our Managed Services clients across diverse technology environments.

This role is based in Boulder, Colorado and requires regular travel to local client locations.

Core Responsibilities

The Technical Consultant is responsible for delivering comprehensive technical support to our clients, from everyday break-fix issues to complex, high-level problem resolution. This role serves as a trusted technical resource for clients while providing mentorship and escalation support to other engineers. This includes, but isn't limited to:
  • Provide comprehensive IT support to clients, ranging from routine break-fix troubleshooting to advanced technical issue resolution
  • Build long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by understanding their businesses, technology environments, and evolving needs
  • Consult with clients on technology strategy and help identify solutions that align technology with their business needs
  • Act as a technical escalation point for other engineers and take ownership of complex technical issues through resolution
  • Manage tickets and client documentation consistently with internal processes and standards
  • Respond to client requests within established Service Level Agreements and follow up with end users to ensure issues are fully resolved
  • Maintain established goals for client-attributed work and utilization
  • Independently learn and maintain knowledge of clients' evolving systems and technology environments
  • Travel to local client locations on a daily or weekly basis depending on client needs
  • Mentor, train, and support less experienced engineers across the team
  • Provide technical leadership, set expectations, and help maintain accountability within the team
  • Collaborate across teams and service lines to deliver a seamless client experience
  • Take a thoughtful, consultative approach to problem solving by understanding the underlying business need before recommending a technical solution
  • Deliver an effortless client experience that builds trust, confidence, and credibility


Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced technical issues
  • e.g. software installation and configuration, infrastructure issues, database administration, and server issues
  • Ability to troubleshoot and support Microsoft platforms
  • e.g. M365, Active Directory, and current versions of Windows
  • Advanced knowledge of networking principles, what they mean, and how they interact
  • e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced network issues
  • e.g. internet connectivity, firewalls, routers, DNS, VPN, and patching issues
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud solutions
  • e.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware cloud environments
  • Advanced virtualization experience
  • e.g. VMware and Hyper-V
  • Proficiency in installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining peripheral devices
  • e.g. scanners, printers, and monitors
  • Advanced knowledge of standard IT security practices
  • e.g. malware and virus remediation, firewalls, and phishing issues
  • Advanced knowledge of backup and disaster recovery concepts
  • Experience providing technology consulting and strategic guidance to businesses
  • 4+ years of experience in a Systems Administrator, IT Manager, Systems Engineer, or equivalent technical role
  • Ability to communicate complex technology concepts clearly to non-technical people at all levels of a client organization
  • Ability to own complex technical problems and see them through to resolution
  • A focus on identifying appropriate long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes
  • Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical leadership to individual contributors or a small team
  • Ability to work effectively in a directed-autonomy environment
  • An empathetic approach to solving client problems
  • A positive, courteous demeanor
  • A passion for solving problems
  • Receptiveness to candid feedback
  • Curiosity about technology and motivation to learn independently


Preferred Skills, Experience, and Attributes
  • 3+ years of experience working with a Managed Service Provider or equivalent experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of Apple, macOS, and iOS troubleshooting
  • Experience working within a ticket management system
  • Experience configuring and maintaining firewalls and routers
  • Ability to quickly learn and support diverse systems, software, and line-of-business applications
  • Strong understanding of how technology impacts business operations and objectives
  • Critical thinking aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
  • Professional confidence when working directly with clients and technical teams
  • An aptitude toward service
  • Ability to learn from experience
  • Ability to balance technical execution, client relationships, and competing priorities


Some of the things our team members enjoy, include:
  • Competitive wages | The compensation range is $75,000-$90,000. Our offer will be determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.
  • Hybrid work environment. We encourage our team members to work where they are most effective, whether that is at home, the office, or at a client site.
  • Gas card to support travel to local client locations
  • Generous benefits for you and your family including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance, HSA & 401(k) employer contributions
  • Maternal and paternal leave
  • Very generous paid time off program that is unique to the IT industry
  • Sustainable work-life balance and flexibility
  • Yearly work anniversary rewards
  • Fun company events and opportunities to connect with teammates and the communities we serve


How to Apply

We review a high volume of applications, so help us understand what makes you a great add to our team. Please include a resume, a cover letter, and anything else that shows your interest in this specific role.

Tell us your story. Show us who you are. Bonus points if you include your salary expectations and what kind of cookies we should bake for your birthday.

Interview Process

We aim to keep our interview process transparent, respectful, and informative giving you a clear view of the role and our company while assessing how your skills and values match what we're looking for. Here's what to expect if your background aligns with the position:

  • Resume review
  • Short technical assessment (15 to 30 minutes)
  • Conversation with a recruiter about your goals and the role (15 to 30 minutes)
  • Technical discussion with team members on your experience, approach, and skill set (45 to 60 minutes)
  • Culture discussion with team members focused on collaboration, working style, and culture alignment (30 to 45 minutes)
  • One final conversation if needed for select roles, which may include a team or client site visit (30 to 45 minutes)
  • Final decision


We'll keep you informed every step of the way. No ghosting.

Internal Applicants

Interested in another role at Greystone Technology? Review the guidelines and let your leader know before applying. Submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest, your accomplishments in your current role, and how you'd find success in your first 90 days to a year, no resume needed. Once you apply, our People team will be in touch. We're excited about your growth here!

Not Sure You Check Every Box?

Apply anyway. If you're strong in customer service and eager to learn, we're open to teaching the technical pieces.

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