Engineering Engagements — One‑Off & Subscription Plans

One‑Off Engagements

Perfect for urgent issues or short, targeted projects. Billed upfront.

5‑Hour Block$1,100 ($220/hr)

10‑Hour Block$2,100 ($210/hr)

20‑Hour Block$4,000 ($200/hr)

No ongoing commitment
Blocks expire in 90 days
Great for migrations, audits, or urgent troubleshooting

Subscription Plans (Block Hours)

Predictable monthly access and priority response. Invoiced monthly in advance.

Tier 1 — 10 hrs / month$2,250 ($225/hr)

Tier 2 — 20 hrs / month$3,900 ($195/hr)

Tier 3 — 40 hrs / month$7,400 ($185/hr)

Priority response for subscription clients
1‑month rollover for unused subscription hours
Discounted effective hourly rate

Add‑Ons & Premium Rates

Overage Hours$225/hr
Rush Fee (< 24h notice)+$500 flat
After-Hours$350/hr
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8–5 CST
(excluding U.S. federal holidays)

Scope

Environment troubleshooting and incident response
Systems design, automation, and DevOps enablement
Cloud/SaaS setup (M365, GWS, Okta, Intune, AWS/Azure)
Technical consulting and knowledge transfer

How It Works

Choose one‑off or subscription
Sign the Consulting Engagement Agreement
Define scope/timeline in a Statement of Work (if applicable)
Kick off and iterate with clear milestones

Documents

Download the current rate sheet (PDF).

PDF Senior Systems Engineer — Rate Sheet

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Capacity & Availability

I partner with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure dedicated focus and high-quality delivery. If all slots are filled, you can join the waitlist and I’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens.

Now accepting 1–2 new clients

Join the Waitlist

Trusted Engineering Network (as needed)

I personally lead all engagements. For larger scopes or specialized needs, I may bring in hand-picked engineers from my network (cloud, security, automation). All collaborators are vetted, under NDA, and work under my direction so you get the right talent without sacrificing standards.

Single point of contact: You work with me
Role-based resourcing for specialized tasks
Clear SOW and approval before any scope/cost changes

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still have one point of contact?

Yes—I remain your primary point of contact and technical lead throughout the engagement.

Do rates change if additional engineers are engaged?

Only if the scope expands. Any changes are proposed and confirmed in writing before work proceeds.

What happens if you’re at capacity?

You can join the waitlist for the next available slot, or we can discuss a phased start date.

Billing & Terms

Billing: Subscriptions are invoiced monthly; one‑off engagements are billed upfront.
Subscription Prepayment: The first two months of subscription services are due at the time of engagement. This upfront payment secures your slot and ensures dedicated scheduling. Standard monthly billing resumes in Month 3.
Unused Hours: Block subscriptions may roll over for 1 month. One‑off blocks expire in 90 days.
Support Scope: Covers environment troubleshooting, systems design, automation, cloud/SaaS setup, and technical consulting.
SLA: Priority response provided for subscription clients (specifics negotiable).
Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 CST (8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.), excluding U.S. federal holidays.
After‑Hours Support: Available by prior arrangement or for emergencies at $350/hr.