Solutions Engineer

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Cell phone stipend

Professional development opportunities

Team events

Additional company benefits

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to join a growing MSP. You will act as a senior technical consultant, designing and delivering technology solutions, leading complex projects, and guiding clients through migrations and upgrades.

The role requires deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, AD, virtualization, networks, VPNs, and cybersecurity, with a focus on aligning IT with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in client-facing IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, AD, virtualization, networking, VPNs, and security solutions.
• Excellent communication and ability to present complex concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients across multiple industries.
• Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with client objectives and budgets.
• Lead onboarding/offboarding and ensure seamless client experience.
• Design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure including cloud, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Mentor Help Desk staff and document standards and best practices.

Skills

MS 365 & Azure

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking & VPN

Cybersecurity

Job description

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits:

• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Free Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Team Events
• Additional Company-Sponsored Benefits

Location Requirements: Grand Rapids, MI

Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solutions Engineer to join a growing MSP and serve as a trusted technical advisor to a diverse client base. This role offers a blend of technical leadership, strategic consulting, customer engagement, and project delivery within a collaborative, team-first culture. Key reasons to consider this opportunity include:

• Serve as a strategic technology partner to business leaders, helping clients align IT investments with business objectives.
• Work across cloud, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, Microsoft technologies, virtualization, and business applications.
• Drive infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, and digital transformation projects from planning through execution.
• Benefit from a structured onboarding program, comprehensive SOPs, ongoing training resources, and opportunities to expand technical expertise.
• Join a highly engaged team that values mentorship, knowledge sharing, professional growth, and celebrating success together.
• Operate as a senior technical resource with the ability to influence client strategy, mentor team members, and shape technology recommendations.

Job Overview

The Solutions Engineer serves as a senior technical consultant responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting technology solutions for a portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients. This individual will partner directly with customer leadership teams to develop technology roadmaps, lead complex infrastructure projects, provide advanced technical expertise, and serve as an escalation point for internal support teams.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for helping organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities Of The Solutions Engineer

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for clients across multiple industries and technology environments.
• Develop and maintain strategic technology roadmaps aligned with client business objectives, budgets, and growth plans.
• Lead customer onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring a seamless transition and exceptional client experience.
• Design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure solutions including networking, cloud services, virtualization, Microsoft technologies, and cybersecurity platforms.
• Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and serve as the highest level escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Mentor and develop Help Desk and Senior Help Desk Technicians through knowledge sharing, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Conduct proactive technology assessments, risk analyses, and infrastructure audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, technical standards, and best practices across client environments.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, cybersecurity threats, and evolving best practices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication, technical leadership, and consultative engagement.

Preferred Experience Of The Solutions Engineer

• 8+ years of experience supporting and consulting on business technology solutions in client‑facing IT environments.
• Experience serving in a senior engineering, systems administration, solutions engineering, or technical consulting capacity.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, networking, VPN technologies, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud, infrastructure, and hybrid technology environments.
• Proven ability to lead technology projects and migrations from planning through successful deployment.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and aligning technical recommendations with business outcomes.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated success mentoring technical team members and elevating organizational technical capabilities.
• Strong documentation, process development, and project management skills.

Bonus Experience Of The Solutions Engineer

• Previous experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment.
• Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, or cybersecurity‑related certifications.
• Experience leading cloud migration, modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to compliance‑focused environments requiring security, governance, and risk management standards.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions, business continuity planning, and security frameworks.
• Experience presenting technology strategy and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

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