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We are the premier integrator, redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.

Position Summary: Senior IT Engineer

The Sr IT Engineer is the technical expert to the Tech Ops team through the lifecycle of a project. They are accountable to ensure a project is executed with excellence as well as meets all design requirements laid out in the scope of work. This position will be responsible for the design, configuration, and deployment of networks for audio video and telecommunications systems in residential and commercial environments. They will be the subject matter expert in data network support for the technical operations team. Additionally, this position will provide new network designs to the sales team. This position is also responsible for developing and documenting hardware standards used throughout the company.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Be the technical expert in the quality control process of each project as it relates to data networking.
• Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue with engineers, project management and clients as to project timelines, challenges, and training.
• Be the subject matter expert for all networking infrastructure and configuration standards.
• Create standards for IT infrastructure for our residential and commercial clients.
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products.
• Direct technical teams on installation best practices.
• Sales support for network related design.
• Assist and perform ongoing technical assessment and support for tech ops during integration, install, & commissioning.
• Enable well executed system installation through detailed documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Creation of logical and physical network documentation
  • IP and network documentation
  • System performance documentation
• Other duties assigned as needed

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products.The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• BS/BA - information technology, computer systems engineering, or related field
• At least 6 years of recent experience in Networking and AV integration and support.
• Expert knowledge of network technologies including WAN, LAN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, L3 Routing and L2 Switching.
• CCNP or equivalent preferred, CCNA or equivalent required (or able to acquire within 3 months).
• Must versed in best practices for installation and termination of layer 1 network devices (per BICSI, AVIXA, etc.)
• Must be able to interpret and mark up construction and technical drawings
• Experience working with clients in a professional manner
• Must be able to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication - clear, direct, detailed.
• Independent work ethic highly motivated to getting a job done right
• MS Office - able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training

Why Guitar Center Company? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

About AVDG

Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is a leading design-build firm specializing in next-generation AV design & integration, revolutionizing smart homes, smart enterprises, smart venues for clients across the globe. Our innovative, vibrant, and technical culture allows us to deliver the most sophisticated systems and continuously change the AV landscape demonstrating to clients what technology can do for them. AVDG's world-class team and original smart-system solutions are among the best in the industry.

Since joining the Business Solutions Division of the Guitar Center Company in late 2017, AVDG has leveraged new avenues of growth and opportunities to support our clients and our team better. Guitar Center is bolstering AVDG's high-growth trajectory, rigorously expanding our national footprint.

Why join us?

At AVDG, you will join a peer group of like-minded people passionate about Audio, Video, Lighting, and Control technologies. You have the freedom to apply your craft to deliver outstanding customer experiences enabled by technology. You will access many opportunities to learn, including access to the newly launched AVDG University. As AVDG is a part of the larger Guitar Center group, you will find opportunities to expand your career and to collaborate beyond Pro AV if you choose to.

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