Blue Reef Solutions provides strategic IT leadership, co-managed IT services, and security-first infrastructure management for organizations that already have internal IT teams but need senior engineering expertise.
Co-Managed IT · vCIO Services · Security-First · Microsoft Partner
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Blue Reef Solutions works best with organizations that have internal IT staff and need senior engineering expertise, security oversight, and strategic leadership to complement their existing team.
25–250 employee organizations that maintain internal IT staff and need senior engineering expertise, security oversight, and strategic leadership to augment their existing team.
Organizations operating primarily in Microsoft cloud environments that require architecture expertise, security hardening, and licensing governance aligned with operational needs.
Executives and IT leaders who recognize cybersecurity risk and need a structured, security-first approach to infrastructure management, compliance, and long-term resilience.
Blue Reef Solutions partners with organizations that already have internal IT staff and need senior engineering expertise, security oversight, and strategic guidance to strengthen their IT operations.
Extend your internal team with senior engineering expertise and security oversight.
Extend your internal IT team's capabilities without replacing them. We provide advanced engineering support, security management, and infrastructure oversight — so your team can focus on day-to-day operations.
Reduce breach risk with layered defenses and continuous threat monitoring.
Threats are sophisticated and constant. We deploy layered defenses — detection, response, and recovery — designed to stop breaches before they become a crisis.
Architect, secure, and govern your Microsoft 365 environment with expert oversight.
We architect, secure, and manage Microsoft 365 tenants — ensuring your organization takes full advantage of the platform's security and collaboration capabilities.
Align technology with business goals through experienced IT advisory.
Strategic IT leadership for organizations that need experienced technical guidance without hiring a full-time CIO. We help align technology decisions with your business goals.
A structured methodology for delivering secure, resilient IT infrastructure and strategic leadership — from initial assessment through continuous optimization.
We evaluate infrastructure, security posture, and operational maturity to establish a clear baseline and identify risks and opportunities.
Monitoring, patching, and security controls are implemented to ensure stability and reduce immediate risk across your environment.
Technology roadmaps and modernization plans are developed aligned to your business goals and long-term infrastructure requirements.
Continuous improvements and security posture monitoring ensure long-term resilience, operational efficiency, and alignment with evolving needs.
Blue Reef Solutions delivers a modern IT management and security platform designed for organizations that already have internal IT staff but require additional expertise and operational oversight. Our platform integrates monitoring, patch management, threat detection, and cloud security best practices to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure.
Continuous visibility into endpoint status, performance, and configuration across your environment.
Structured patching cycles and vulnerability remediation to maintain a hardened, up-to-date environment.
24/7 threat hunting and response powered by Huntress MDR — identifying and eliminating persistent threats.
Tenant-level security configuration, conditional access policies, and M365 Defender integration.
Least-privilege access models, identity lifecycle management, and MFA enforcement across cloud and on-premises environments.
Ongoing assessment and reporting on security posture, with actionable insights and remediation prioritization.
Blue Reef Solutions is a Microsoft Partner providing architecture, security, and licensing expertise across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
As an indirect Microsoft licensing provider, Blue Reef Solutions helps organizations procure and manage Microsoft subscriptions while aligning licensing with security and operational requirements.
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Tenant architecture, security hardening, and governance for Microsoft 365 environments.
Infrastructure design, hybrid identity, and cloud security for Azure environments.
Microsoft licensing procurement, optimization, and alignment with security requirements.
Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, and cloud-native security governance.
Blue Reef Solutions leverages best-of-breed platforms to deliver secure and reliable IT operations for our clients.
Blue Reef Solutions designs IT environments using a security-first philosophy based on modern best practices. Every infrastructure decision, platform selection, and configuration choice is made through a security lens.
This approach protects our clients from emerging threats, reduces the attack surface, and ensures that security is built into the foundation — not bolted on as an afterthought.
Identity verification at every access point — never trust, always verify, regardless of network location.
Continuous endpoint monitoring and automated threat response to detect and contain incidents rapidly.
Granular access controls ensuring users and systems have only the minimum permissions required.
Ongoing vulnerability identification and structured remediation to maintain a hardened environment.
Cloud security architecture leveraging native platform controls, threat intelligence, and SIEM integration.
Josh Back of Blue Reef Solutions has been a trusted partner to Always On Call for many years, playing a vital role in strengthening our infrastructure and supporting our team. He approaches every engagement with a strong sense of ownership, attentiveness, and foresight, often identifying and resolving issues before they affect operations. Josh understands the importance of reliability and responds quickly to prioritize mission‑critical needs, helping us minimize risk and maintain uninterrupted service as an essential service provider.
What truly sets Josh apart is his commitment to understanding our infrastructure, our priorities, and the people who depend on the systems he manages. He goes beyond technical support to deliver thoughtful, proactive solutions with genuine care for our success. His dedication, responsiveness, and attention to detail give me complete confidence in both Josh and the Blue Reef Solutions team, and I sincerely value and appreciate the partnership we have built over the years.
— Gerald R. Brosseau, II, President, Always On Call
Blue Reef Solutions has been a trusted partner for nearly a decade. From supporting our SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications to managing our firewall and resolving complex technical issues, their team consistently delivers excellent results. We have complete confidence in their expertise and professionalism.
— Dave Graham, IT Manager, HCCS Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS)
Blue Reef Solutions has been exceptional to work with. They helped us implement SharePoint and migrate our listserv to Microsoft while ensuring everything stayed running smoothly. Josh always responds quickly and keeps everything on track. Their support has been invaluable to our association.
— Lina Cunningham, Executive Director, National Amtelco Equipment Owners (NAEO)
Blue Reef Solutions is a senior-led IT advisory and co-managed services firm delivering enterprise-level expertise without the overhead of traditional MSPs. Clients work directly with an experienced engineer rather than navigating multi-tier support structures or account management layers.
With 15+ years of experience across industries and Microsoft cloud environments, Blue Reef provides the engineering depth and strategic guidance that internal IT teams need — without replacing the team you've already built.
You work directly with a senior engineer — not an account manager or a tiered support queue.
We monitor, patch, and harden your environment before problems affect operations.
Every infrastructure decision is made through a security lens — from architecture to configuration.
Technology decisions connected to your business goals and long-term roadmap.
Blue Reef Solutions is a senior-led IT advisory and co-managed services firm delivering enterprise-level expertise without the overhead of traditional MSPs. Clients work directly with an experienced engineer rather than navigating multi-tier support structures.
That engineer is Joshua — an IT advisory specialist and MSP founder with 15+ years of hands-on experience across cybersecurity, Microsoft cloud infrastructure, and enterprise IT operations. Before launching Blue Reef, Joshua helped organizations across industries navigate complex IT transitions, security incidents, and cloud migrations.
When you have a strategic question or need engineering escalation support, you work directly with Joshua. That kind of direct accountability and senior expertise is what sets Blue Reef apart from traditional managed services providers.
Schedule an IT strategy call to discuss your organization's IT challenges, security posture, and strategic technology needs. We'll help determine whether a co-managed IT or vCIO engagement is the right fit.