Pacific Office Automation is the largest independently-owned document imaging and technology dealers in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located in eleven western states: OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, TX, & HI. With over 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales/service, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many more.

At Pacific Office Automation, you will find an amazing technology company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. At POA, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.

Position

Are you someone who knows your way around networking and firewalls, has a knack for working on concurrent IT projects, organizational skills, and is able to provide a high level of customer service? Then we want to talk to you!!

Come Join POA's dynamic IT team! The Field Network Specialist must have excellent communication skills along with an in-depth understanding of the current networking protocols. The Field Network Specialist must also have excellent time management skills to be up for the challenge of working under deadlines for POA’s IT customer projects to be successful.

This is primarily a field position and will require travel often within Colorado.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, and VLANs.
• Manage and configure policy-based firewalls. (WatchGuard)
• Install, configure, and replace wired and wireless infrastructures for small to medium-sized networks.
• Build and maintain IPsec VPN tunnels to ensure secure branch office connectivity.
• Collaborate with ISPs and vendors to coordinate and resolve issues on behalf of customers.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical business owners and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with project coordinators, sales teams, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Solve complex network problems independently, demonstrating a high level of initiative and adaptability.
• Consistently research and apply more efficient solutions to network challenges.
• Adhere to project timelines, maintaining a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Work effectively both independently and within a team, contributing to a collaborative environment.
• Travel to client locations for implementations, troubleshooting, discovery, and site surveys.

Bonus Skill Sets:

• Network +, Security +, WatchGuard, or HPE Aruba certifications.

Benefits

• Advancement and growth into leadership roles
• Team-player environment
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance plans
• Matched 401k
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave
• FSA/HSA programs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees’ differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.

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