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Do you have a passion for helping others overcome their technical challenges, freeing them up to do the work they know best? Are you comfortable with the knowledge that not everyone is good at using a computer nor should they be required to be, because that’s your job? Are you only satisfied when a system is properly set up and there are no surprises?

Cogent Technology Solutions, based in Cadillac, MI, partners with our clients to provide a secure and stable computing environment, allowing clients to do their job, not be IT experts. You will be encouraged to provide lasting solutions to our client’s IT challenges, using various tools at your disposal. We support and pay for formal and informal training to allow you to grow. As part of our team, we are always open to hearing your ideas for improving the services we provide and the community we are part of.

You’re the right person if you are:

• Motivated to help people and inspired to do what’s right for your client
• An efficient communicator, on the phone and by email
• Detail-oriented
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Able to quickly learn new technologies and business processes
• Understand that sometimes budgets prevent businesses from implementing ideal theoretical solutions and it’s our job to help them manage their risk within their budget

You have:

• Three to five years of experience implementing and supporting Windows Servers and PCs
• Experience scripting or otherwise automating routine processes
• Knowledge of and experience with Active Directory and Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, file shares, print servers, and other Windows Server services
• Experience with Microsoft 365/Azure and Google Workspace.
• A working understanding of firewalls, routing, switching, and other networking fundamentals
• Reliable Transportation, live within 30 miles of Cadillac Michigan and be available for in-person work 3-5 days per week in the Cadillac area.

Technologies we support:

• Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025
• Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11
• SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017
• MikroTik, SonicWall, Sophos, and Fortigate firewalls
• HP, Cisco, Engenius, Ubiquiti, and Netgear switches

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Can you be on-site for hands-on work at businesses in the Cadillac, MI area at least a few days a week?

Experience:

• Microsoft Windows Server: 1 year (Required)
• IT support: 2 years (Required)
• Active Directory: 1 year (Required)
• DNS: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cadillac, MI 49601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person