Talent

We are always looking for honest, talented, and energetic people that want to pursue a fruitful career in the technology industry. Please forward your resume to talent@axustechnologies.com and a brief note describing why you would like to enrich your career while working with Axus Technologies.

Solutions Engineer

Job Title: Solutions Engineer
Location: Tampa, FL (remote, with travel to client sites across the US)
Job Type: Full-time, 12-month 1099 contract

Axus is hiring a Solutions Engineer to design, quote, deploy, and support technology solutions for clients. The role is hands-on, covers a wide range of work, and is meant for someone with a few years of IT experience who is ready to own projects end to end. The position is a 12-month 1099 contract, and strong performers may be considered for a full-time Solutions Engineer role afterward. Expected hours are no less than 40 per week, generally Monday to Friday during client business hours, with occasional evening or weekend cutovers.

Responsibilities

Configure and deploy network equipment, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and site-to-site VPNs.
Set up and support business phone systems.
Build hardware and licensing quotes using distributor pricing, and turn client requirements into workable designs.
Assist with Microsoft 365 administration, DNS changes, backups, and cloud servers.
Take part in on-site installations, cutovers, and site surveys.
Troubleshoot issues by phone, remotely, and on site, and resolve them.
Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
Help prepare network security reviews and other client-facing reports.

Qualifications

2 to 5 years of hands-on IT, networking, or telecom experience (e.g., at an MSP, internal IT team, or carrier).
Solid networking knowledge: IP addressing, subnets, VLANs, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall rules.
Experience configuring business firewalls, switches, and wireless in production, plus comfort with Windows Server.
Clear written and verbal communication, including talking directly with clients during issues.
Self-directed problem-solving that includes asking for help when stuck.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites anywhere in the US.
Ability to lift and mount equipment up to 50 lbs and work on a ladder.
Reliable high-speed home internet connection.

Nice to Have

CCNA, HPE Aruba certification, or Cisco Meraki training.
Direct experience with Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, or Fortinet.
VoIP and SIP experience.
Ekahau surveys experience.
Microsoft 365 administration experience.
A degree or certificate in IT, networking, or a related field.

What Axus Offers

Ownership of real client projects with a senior engineer for support.
Exposure to networking, voice, cloud, and security in one role.
A flexible schedule.
Possible conversion to a full-time Solutions Engineer position after the 12-month contract.

This is a 1099 contract position. As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and insurance; company benefits are not included during the contract term.

Sales Associate

Job Title: Sales Associate
Location: Tampa, FL or remote in FL

The Sales Associate will be selling a wide range of technology products, professional services, structured cabling, and other service related to our business. He/she have to be a reliable, self-motivated individual and dynamic to help grow our national business and Sales team. You must have sales experience to be considered for this position.

Essential Functions

Be able to identify, qualify and closes new opportunities.
Manage accounts including the entire sales process.
Building up potential clients via different sectors of the market.
Maintain and grow strong relationships with customer base.
Prospect and work new opportunities simultaneously.
Able to identify customer’s pains, needs and goals.
Successfully close new business.
Collecting data on who is the decision maker.
Networking via LinkedIn and other networks on the respective business, via befriending the individuals of power.
Via research, gaining individuals email, phone, etc. to cold call/cold email the individual to establish a form of communication.
Setting up meetings with the potential client, for purposes of obtaining business.
Participate in weekly meetings to report progress, goals, and challenges.
Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability.
Present solution recommendation and follow sales process to completion.
Build and forecast a pipeline with multiple opportunities.
Ability to document and readily discuss sales opportunities.
Develop and grow pipeline.
Proven track record of exceeding sales objective and territory/account development.

Candidate Education

Required an Associate’s Degree.

Candidate Experience

Prior sales experience.
Demonstrated experience meeting sales quotas.
Excellent communication skills and ability to make cold calls.

Candidate Skills

4-year college degree.
2 years of successful sale experience.
Strong ability to work with/as a team.
Quickly move between projects.
Strong decision making skills.
Engaging personality and conversation.
Positive attitude.
Ability to think freely.