IT Project Engineer

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Pacific Office Automation is the largest independently‑owned document imaging and technology dealer in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located throughout eleven western states, including OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, , CO, TX, and HI. With more than 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales and service, we have built strong relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many others.

We offer a technology‑focused career with growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture. Our mission is to be a long‑term employer by providing employees with the training, certification, and support needed to keep up with the fast‑changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. All voices are heard and valued at POA.

Are you someone who knows your way around Microsoft software, enjoys working on concurrent IT projects, possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, and can deliver a high level of customer service? We want to talk to you.

• Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft 365 email migrations.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure Tenant creation, transfers, administration, provisioning, and support.
• Windows Server and Desktop proficiencies.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Hyper‑V and other hypervisors.
• Administration, setup, and configuration of:
  Active Directory, Group Policy, Roles, DNS, DHCP migration.
• Server hardware familiarity, including Dell iDRAC and HP iLO controllers.
• Experience working in a project‑oriented environment.
• Troubleshooting Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, services, and roles.
• Installation and migration of Windows Server (supporting 2012 R2 and newer).
• Knowledge and understanding of backup and storage terminology.
• Entry‑level administration of backup and storage solutions.
• Communication with project managers, sales representatives, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn and be coachable.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to pre‑defined project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and high level of accountability.
• Motivated, driven, and collaborative.
• Continuous research for more efficient solutions.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders:
  Project Coordinator, Sales Engineers, and Customers.
• Willingness to travel and be onsite for delivery, cut‑over, and onboarding operations.
• Thorough documentation mindset.

• Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with at least 2 years of professional IT experience or related field.
• General knowledge of network terminology and concepts.
• Experience supporting users with Windows 10/11 and other mainstream Microsoft applications.
• Experience managing Office 365 or other cloud‑based solutions such as Google Suite.
• Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Create and implement Group Policies.

• MSP experience.
• Azure Cloud Fundamentals.
• Basic SQL administration.
• Network+ certification.
• Experience with migration tools such as Sky Kick or Exchange Migration Tool.

• Advancement and growth into leadership roles.
• Team‑player environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance plans.
• Matched 401(k).
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave.
• FSA program.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Business Supplies & Equipment

Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 (Portland, OR)