IT Specialist - Prescott, AZ

Davidson's Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Davidson’s Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist to support IT operations for 200+ staff across Prescott and multiple locations, including remote users. The role emphasizes security, end-user support, and hands-on administration of VMware and cloud resources, with a strong service mindset.

The position requires 4+ years in IT, familiarity with VMware/AWS, and the ability to handle after-hours on-call shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar IT role.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, software, network topology, and design (VMware V-SAN or similar).
• Hands-on AWS admin in multi-server environments; IAM and backups.
• Ability to lift and move computer equipment and related gear.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day IT infrastructure operations for the company.
• Install software/hardware, including cloud resources and VMware components.
• Monitor tools and ensure security and access controls are in place.
• Assist with network and systems administration and ticket resolution.

Skills

IT support

Network security

Customer service

Education

CompTIA/Microsoft/VMware/AWS certificates

Tools

AWS

VMware

IAM

Job description

IT Specialist

Do you have a keen sense of people and desire to help drive the strategic and tactical direction of Information Technologies? If so, we encourage you to explore joining our IT team where you will receive excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Davidson’s, 90 years young, is an innovative leader in firearms distribution recognized for its excellence in customer service, product offerings and financial stability.

Position Overview

Davidson’s is currently seeking an IT Specialist to join our hard-working Information Technology team at our offices in Prescott, Arizona!

The successful hands-on candidate will be an expert at IT support to over 200 employees at 5 locations + our remote users and supporting the IT infrastructure already in place. The IT Specialist will utilize his or her proven technical and client service skills as they respond to end user support issues in a rapidly growing high-volume atmosphere. The IT Specialist will also ensure our network security and protect us against unauthorized access, modifications, or destruction of corporate data.

IT Specialist Responsibilities Include

• Support the day-to-day operations of IT infrastructure for the company
• Installing new software and hardware components, including cloud and VMware resources
• Support of all monitoring tools for the company topology
• Regularly evaluating IT systems to ensure they meet the necessary demands and security requirements
• Assist with resolving all issues staff have with their IT systems and associated software
• Assist with network and systems administration
• Work with internal and external clients to resolve tickets/issues
• Educating coworkers about network security and best practices for computer usage
• Rotating on-call technical support after hours

IT Specialist Pay & Benefits

Davidson’s is a business casual environment that offers a generous benefits compensation package including a starting pay of $25.00 p/hour. Our voluntary benefits include family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages as well as supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term/ long-term disability plans, cash benefit supplemental insurance plans, and a 401(k) with a generous match!

About Davidson’s

Founded in 1932, Davidson’s has grown into one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers. Headquartered in Prescott, Arizona we proudly distribute over 80 brands of firearms to dealers nationwide. Davidson’s “GuaranteeD Lifetime Replacement Program” and its consumer website GalleryofGuns.com are two of Davidson’s unique services designed to help promote the business of our dealers.

Our vision is to be a firearms distribution company that creates, develops, and nurtures strong customer, employee, vendor, and industry relationships, while always conducting ourselves honorably as we excel in the performance of our jobs and the fulfillment of our corporate social responsibilities.

Requirements

The ideal IT Specialist candidate would possess

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of relevant operating systems, software, network topology, and design. (VMware V-SAN or similar)
• Hands-on working knowledge of AWS - admin existing multi-server environments, spin up new multi environments, IAM, backups
• Ability to lift, move and inspect computer equipment, servers, printers, and related equipment
• Certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, VMware, AWS or equivalent educational credentials are a plus
• The ability to work in an independent manner with little need for direct supervision
• A demonstrated ability for planning and organization
• The ability to communicate in a professional and articulate manner with internal and external contacts at all levels

Salary Description

Position starts at $25.00 p/hour

All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have the ability to pass a criminal and credit background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.