At simpleroute, a Vermont-based Managed Service Provider proudly rooted in South Burlington, our Senior Solutions Engineers are the driving force behind transforming our clients’ IT landscapes. This senior-level role demands deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to lead complex projects independently-designing and deploying solutions like virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server migrations, Azure deployments, and network optimizations. Ideal for seasoned IT professionals who thrive in self-directed environments, this position offers the chance to stabilize client systems, foster scalability, and deliver measurable value. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with a passion for innovation and client success, simpleroute provides the perfect platform to shape our growth in the Green Mountain State and beyond.

In addition to project leadership, Senior Solutions Engineers serve as the final line of defense for our support team, handling a limited number of high-level escalations with expertise and empathy. While this support role is a small part of the position, it underscores your critical role in ensuring client stability when all other resources are exhausted. This multifaceted opportunity suits candidates who excel under pressure, value autonomy, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team driving simpleroute’s success.

Responsibilities

This role has an approximate workload breakdown as follows:

Leading Professional Services Projects: 60%
Resolving Professional Services Tickets: 15%
Handling Support Escalations: 10%
Supporting Internal Infrastructure: 5%

A list of job responsibilities includes:

• Solution Design: Create robust solution architectures (e.g., VDI, Azure deployments, router/firewall setups) that meet client needs, integrate with existing systems, and support scalability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in solution designs and implementations to ensure client stability.
• Solution Implementation: Deploy complex solutions—server migrations, 365/Google migrations, infrastructure redesigns—with precision, understanding their impact on client operations.
• Project Management: Self-manage projects from scoping to completion, setting client expectations, managing timelines, and resolving obstacles without a dedicated project manager.
• Support Escalations: Act as the final escalation tier, resolving advanced technical issues with a limited role, supporting the team when needed.
• Technical Leadership: Guide the team on standards and innovations, leveraging skills in networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Time Capture: Track your time in our Professional Services Automation (PSA) software to optimize client impact analysis.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with clients to align solutions with business goals, providing training and maintaining a customer-first approach rooted in Vermont values.
• Team Collaboration: Work with departments to ensure cohesive service delivery and support escalations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on industry trends (e.g., VDI, Azure) to enhance recommendations and implementations.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of projects and processes, improving documentation for team efficiency.
• Automation Identification: Spot and, where feasible, develop automation for routine tasks.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to best practices within the professional services team.
• Other Tasks: Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate advanced technical proficiency, supported by a combination of education, certifications, and work experience. A minimum of five years in IT support or professional services, including Active Directory environments, is required.

Among other criteria, the following requirements will be evaluated:

• Proven expertise in solution design and deployment, including VDI (e.g., Omnissa Horizon), server migrations, 365/Google migrations, Azure, and networking (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls).
• Strong project management skills to self-lead complex implementations without a project manager.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate technical challenges.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for clients and coordinate effectively with teams.
• Experience with Professional Services Automation (PSA), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), and ticketing systems.
• Reliable transportation for occasional on-site visits, with potential for remote work discussions.
• Personal background check required prior to employment.

About simpleroute

Founded in 2009 in South Burlington, simpleroute is a Vermont-grown Managed Service Provider committed to delivering top-tier IT services. We thrive by understanding our clients, anticipating their needs, and fostering a fun, collaborative atmosphere. Our team enjoys ample growth opportunities through education and hands-on projects.

simpleroute offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 10 paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO with seniority
• 1 week of sick leave
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, eligible immediately
• Education opportunities and approved certification reimbursement
• Life insurance, AD&D and short/long term disability insurance
• Gym membership
• Flexible, engaging work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person