Simply put, we’re looking for a high quality, experienced network professional who loves what they do, but is looking for something more. If you’re currently implementing sophisticated technology for clients at their place of business, but feel like you’ve maxed out with your current employer – look no further. Are you highly technical yet can balance the business impact of technology? Do you over-communicate? Are you able to multi-task and reprioritize on the fly? Do you feel frustrated by your current working environment? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Wouldn’t it be more exciting to be a member of an elite team working for a high-end, growth oriented consulting firm where personal growth and professional recognition is actually based on performance? Here’s an opportunity where you can become part of a fast-growing and successful outsourced IT firm with national recognition like:

• CRN Magazine – 40 Most Innovative MSP’s List – 2010
• MSPMentor – Top 250 Influential MSP’s – 2009 and 2010
• Level Platforms – Innovator of the Year – 2010
• Inc. Magazine – Fast Growth 5000 List – 2009

If this is what you’re looking for, check out this opportunity…

FPA Technology Services, Inc. is a Los Angeles based technology services company committed to helping businesses become more adaptive, competitive, and profitable by providing value through the intelligent application of technology solutions. Diligence, commitment, and unquestionable integrity define the career experience at FPA. As one of the leading technology services companies in the area, we lead the way in implementing and managing technology for our clients by integrating technical expertise with a professional approach and personal attention.

We are seeking a Senior Network Implementation Specialist to be part of a dedicated team who work onsite at our clients’ place of business as well as remotely from our office. Our relationships with our clients are not project-based but rather long-term partnerships acting as their trusted technology advisors. Most of our clients are located within a 5-25 mile radius of our offices. Although at FPA no day is ever the same as another, a “typical” week for this position may consist of working inhouse building a project plan and related checklists, then a few days onsite at a client implementing the various aspects of the project, then a day working remotely to convert data from an old system onto a new one or running scripts to migrate workstation profiles on a set of workstations from a workgroup into a domain, to creating system documentation and user procedures. Our implementation team is a small group led by a seasoned Project Manager who has the experience (both in professional consulting skills as well as with the technical skills) needed to ensure success for themselves, their team members, FPA, and our clients.

We have a strong belief in our Core Values and invest in our systems and methodologies to ensure we provide a high quality and consistent work product across teams and across clients. The FPA business model is based on the principle that efficiencies and economies of scale are achieved through procedural best practices and centralized relationships for our clients.

Work with FPA Technology Services, Inc. and you too can make a difference in real and measurable ways. We believe in hard work, professionalism, and being the best at what we do. We invite you to explore the career opportunities with LA’s leading outsourced technology services provider.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform networking implementation, management, and support services onsite and remotely for clients

• Work with the Implementation Services Team to perform small to large scale Server, network infrastructure, and application migrations onsite and remotely for clients

• Troubleshoot network issues both onsite and remotely for clients

• Consistently communicate with team members and clients professionally (both verbally and in written format)

• Create, use, and maintain FPA documentation

• Maintain and update our Client database of information (including Open Issues, HelpDesk tickets, Network Inventories, KnowledgeBase, etc.)

• Track detailed time entries of work performed daily

• Grow in capabilities both technically and professionally

Typical Minimum Requirements

• 3 – 5 years experience in IT focused on network implementation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting in an outsourced, consultative working arrangement

• In depth knowledge and experience implementing and supporting MS-Windows Server and MS-Windows Workstation operating systems

• In depth knowledge and experience implementing and supporting MS-Exchange Server, MS-Terminal Server, MS-SQL Server, MS-IIS Server, Hyper-V, and VMware

• In depth knowledge and experience implementing and supporting routers, switches, firewalls, VPN’s, end-point protection, and other enterprise level network related hardware and software

• Bachelors degree preferred

• In depth proficiency and experience planning, implementing, and maintaining VMware vSphere

• In depth proficiency with Microsoft Exchange Server (2007 and 2010)

• In depth experience deploying and/or supporting Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services infrastructures

• Working knowledge of iSCSI SAN infrastructure

Performance Factors

• Ability to efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements

• Solid troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency

• Significant attention to detail

• Project professionalism, enthusiasm, and a great attitude

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Ability to work under pressure

• Consistently provide high quality and FPA standardized professional services

FPA Technology Services, Inc. seeks IT professionals with the desire and capability to be great. Founded in 1991, we are a rapidly growing technology services company located in Encino, California. With our “business first” approach, FPA prides itself on being a trusted technology advisor helping clients leverage technology to achieve their business objectives. FPA provides all the technology services an organization may need including technology consulting, application software implementation, support and training, custom programming, website design and development, and related IT services for small to medium sized businesses. By providing a “one-stop-shop” of IT services to organizations and with a “Business Before Technology” approach, FPA is able to effectively handle all of a company’s IT needs, allowing client management to focus on achieving their business objectives.

For more information and to see a detailed job description, check out our websites at: www.fpainc.com and www.fpamanagedservices.com

• Location: Encino
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