This position is 99% remote - URGENT - Quick Hire
(Contract / Project-Based) position
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Pharos Print Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to lead and execute the upgrade of aging corporate print environment. Client recently deployed a brand-new fleet of printers, replacing hardware that was roughly 10 years old. However, legacy Pharos environment is currently offline/failing due to the old hardware retiring.
We need a hands-on engineer to bridge the gap: assess our current legacy Pharos configuration, determine the correct upgrade path, interface with the vendor/reseller if necessary to push licensing through, and configure the new printer fleet to restore secure print operations.
Key Responsibilities
Environment Assessment:
Audit the legacy Pharos database and server architecture (likely running an older version of Blueprint or Uniprint) to plan a clean upgrade or migration path.
Fleet Integration:
Configure and deploy the newly installed printer fleet within the Pharos ecosystem (including Secure Release, embedded software clients, and print queues).
Upgrade & Migration Execution:
Lead the technical upgrade to the latest supported version (e.g., Blueprint 6.x or a migration to Pharos Cloud) ensuring database integrity and minimal user disruption.
Driver & Queue Optimization:
Build and deploy updated universal print drivers (UPD) and queues compatible with Windows Server / modern workstations.
Vendor Liaison:
Work alongside our internal IT team to escalate and resolve outstanding licensing, quotation, or tier-2 support issues directly with Pharos Systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Deep Pharos Expertise:
Proven experience architectural designing, installing, and upgrading
Pharos Blueprint Enterprise
or
Pharos Uniprint
.
Hardware Modernization Experience:
Experience transitioning legacy Pharos environments from older, end-of-life MFP (Multi-Function Printer) hardware to modern multi-vendor fleets.
Infrastructure Knowledge:
Strong understanding of Windows Print Servers, SQL Server database administration (for Pharos DB migration), and Active Directory/Entra ID integration.
Network Printing Protocols:
Solid grasp of TCP/IP printing, secure release workflows, and embedded terminal configurations (i_InEO, Sentry Print, etc.).
Problem Solver:
Ability to work efficiently under time constraints to restore broken business workflows.