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Systems Engineer

Emergent Networks is seeking candidates for a Systems Engineer position within our services division. Qualified candidates will have at least 3+ years experience in the IT services industry, be certified and have experience with a number of products and solutions offered by Emergent Networks. This role will require excellent problem solving skills, a good work ethic, and the ability to work on a team or independently as required.

This position will be focused on implementations and support across a variety of products. Candidates will be required to deliver billable professional services, solution design and architecture, pre-sales support, and post implementation support. The individual will also be required to gain certification and/or maintain current certifications on current Microsoft products offered by Emergent Networks. The role will require interaction with clients, other team members, and vendors. Good verbal and written skills are required.

Position Description:

  • Work with a team of engineers on client projects and on-going professional services engagements
  • Focuses primarily on implementation of Microsoft server products such as Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010, SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Lync, System Center, and Active Directory
  • Post implementation support and trouble shooting for clients
  • Work with Sales team to meet with clients and help develop proposals

Position Requirements: 

  • Minimum 3+ years experience working in IT services or related field
  • 4 year degree in a computer related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong work ethic and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize work
  • Experience doing multiple Exchange Server implementations and upgrades
  • Experience doing multiple SQL Server implementations and upgrades
  • Experience with other Microsoft Server implementations such as Lync or System Center
  • Experience building highly available environments using Windows clustering or hardware load balancers
  • Experience with VMWare Enterprise products (VCP preferred but not required)
  • Windows client and server system administration

We offer a full benefits package including health and 401K with a company match. We also offer a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages. If you are interested in the position please forward your resume and a list of references this address or apply online at our website.

About Emergent

Emergent Networks is a full service technology consulting company specializing in the design and implementation of enterprise class systems. Our focus on building highly available systems, with business continuity and disaster recovery in mind from the start, have set us apart as one of the premier IT services companies in the Midwest. We leverage current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the client’s needs to design and implement a complete solution for our customers, while keeping the bottom line in mind.

Apply for this position by sending your resume to info@emergentnetworks.com

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Unified Communications Engineer

Professional Services Division

Emergent Networks is seeking candidates for a Unified Communications Engineer position within our professional services division. Qualified candidates will have at least 5+ years experience in the IT services industry, be certified and have experience with a number of products and solutions offered by Emergent Networks. This role will require excellent problem solving skills, a good work ethic, and the ability to work on a team or independently as required.

This position will be focused on product implementations across the Microsoft Unified Communications product line. Candidates will be required to deliver billable professional services, solution design and architecture, pre-sales support, and post implementation support. The individual will also be required to gain certification and/or maintain current certifications on current products offered by Emergent Networks. The role will require interaction with clients, other team members, and vendors. Good verbal and written skills are required.

Position Description:

  • Work with a team of engineers on client projects and on-going professional services engagements
  • Focuses primarily on implementation of Microsoft server products such as Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010, Lync 2010, and Active Directory
  • Post implementation support and trouble shooting for clients
  • Work with Sales team to meet with clients and help develop proposals

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 5+ years experience working in IT services or related field
  • 4 year degree in a computer related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong work ethic and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize work
  • Experience doing multiple Exchange Server implementations and upgrades
  • Experience with Exchange Unified Messaging product suite
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) or Lync 2010 server
  • Experience with Interactive Intelligence Call Center software
  • Experience with SIP gateway and VoIP products such as the AudioCodes Mediant series
  • Experience implementing VoIP phone systems
  • Experience working with analog phone lines, PRI, and SIP Trunking
  • Windows client and server system administration

We offer a full benefits package including health and 401K with a company match. We also offer a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages. If you are interested in the position please forward your resume and a list of references this address or apply online at our website.

About Emergent

Emergent Networks is a full service technology consulting company specializing in the design and implementation of enterprise class systems. Our focus on building highly available systems, with business continuity and disaster recovery in mind from the start, have set us apart as one of the premier IT services companies in the Midwest. We leverage current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the client’s needs to design and implement a complete solution for our customers, while keeping the bottom line in mind.

Apply for this position by sending your resume to info@emergentnetworks.com

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SharePoint Developer

Emergent Networks is looking for a skilled SharePoint developer/designer to join our SharePoint professional services team. This position will be required to work directly with clients to determine their SharePoint needs and customize their SharePoint 2010 environments to meet their business requirements.

Position Description:

  • Design and development of SharePoint-based intranets, extranets and knowledge management systems
  • Resolve business and technical problems which require an intimate knowledge of MOSS 2010
  • Design simple work flows using SharePoint Designer
  • Provide Business Analyst role to clients to help design the best solution for them

Qualifications:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
  • 2+ years of experience in the analysis, design, implementation and support of SharePoint
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint (Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server)
  • Experience deploying SharePoint and building SharePoint sites and web parts
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in conjunction with a team
  • Strong attention to detail and analytic skills

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Knowledge of web services
  • Microsoft certification

We offer a full benefits package including health and 401K with a company match. We also offer a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages. If you are interested in the position please forward your resume and a list of references this address or apply online at our website.

About Emergent

Emergent Networks is a full service technology consulting company specializing in the design and implementation of enterprise class systems. Our focus on building highly available systems, with business continuity and disaster recovery in mind from the start, have set us apart as one of the premier IT services companies in the Midwest. We leverage current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the client’s needs to design and implement a complete solution for our customers, while keeping the bottom line in mind.

Apply for this position by sending your resume to info@emergentnetworks.com

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ShoreTel Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn at Wildfire Restaurant in Eden Prairie on Wednesday November 16, 2011 from 11:30AM – 1PM.

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SQL Saturday (Friday)

SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This week Bill Preachuk will be presenting Database Restores – Lessons from the Real World. This event will be held Nov 11 2011 at Grace Church Eden Prairie. Admittance to this event is free, but we do charge a lunch fee of 10.00 so that we can provide a lunch – not pizza! Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event.

And yes, we sometimes do things differently in Minnesota — Our event will be during the week on a Friday, not on Saturday

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Bill Kukowski – Service Desk Manager

Emergent Networks is excited to announce the hiring of Bill Kukowski.

Bill, who has been in IT and the banking industry for over 15 years , will be in charge of managing the Emergent Networks Service Desk. We are excited to bring Bill’s expertise to the managed solution division as we continue to grow as leaders in IT consulting.

“The expansion of our managed services and hiring of Bill further strengthens our ability to meet the needs of our customers,” noted Jamie Anderson, President of Emergent Networks. “Bills comprehensive understanding will greatly benefit Emergent Networks, our managed services, and our clients.”

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Emergent Networks partners with Interactive Intelligence to resell Contact Center products

Emergent Networks has recently partnered with Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc. to resell Interactive’s Contact Center products. Interactive Intelligence is a global provider of unified business communications solutions for contact center automation, enterprise IP telephony, and business process automation. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 and is backed by more than 4,000 customers worldwide.

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