Technical Project Specialist

Open position in Columbia, MO Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship. Our company has grown rapidly through acquisition. 14 companies have joined our organization over the past five years, and many continue to operate with their own legacy tools, network hardware, and processes. We're looking for a Technical Project Specialist to take ownership of our active IT project backlog and drive it to completion. This is a project-execution role, not a helpdesk or ticket-queue role. You will not be pulled into day-to-day support tickets. Your job is to live inside our project management system, own a defined set of technical initiatives (network installs, system audits, tool consolidations, and merger integration work), and move them from "To Do" to "Done." You'll follow documented plans and standards, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, and escalate technical design decisions to the Head of IT rather than making them solo. If you're someone who thrives on structure, likes checking things off a project plan, and wants hands-on technical work without being the person who designs the architecture, this role is built for you. Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Other Duties May Be Assigned) Own the Project Backlog Manage the full active project list in Asana as your primary workspace.Timelines, statuses, blockers, and stakeholder updatesBreak down larger initiatives into trackable tasks and keep documentation current as work progressesProvide regular status updates to the Head of IT on progress, risks, and blockers across all active projects Network Installations & Deployments Execute on-site Unifi network installations at multiple office locations (Portsmouth, Dallas, St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis and our Columbia office), following documented network standardsSupport Unifi Fabric configuration and Unifi Identity rollout under guidance from senior IT staffAssist with network documentation and consolidation effortsDeploy and configure conference room/shared-space technology (Poly X30, Neat Bar, etc). Audits & System Consolidation Execute the Google Workspace audit (users, security groups, shared drives) using a defined audit checklistExecute the Cloudflare DNS security audit and support domain consolidation across legacy company domainsSupport consolidation of duplicate SaaS tools (Zoom, Asana, Slack) across acquired companiesRun the license cleanup effort, identifying and removing redundant or unused software seats Endpoint & Asset Management Execute the Jamf deployment for Apple devices at our Dallas office, following provided configuration standardsOwn day-to-day asset management tracking and device shipping/logistics for new hires and office movesExecute desk hardware standardization at acquired offices (e.g., TIH desk standardization) against a defined equipment list M&A Integration Support Support IT integration tasks for newly acquired companies: account migrations, network onboarding, tooling consolidation under direction from the Head of ITHelp consolidate scattered IT documentation from legacy companies into a single, organized knowledge base Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required 1–3 years of hands-on IT experience (Specialist I) or 3–5 years (Specialist II). Help desk, systems administration, network support, or IT project coordination background all welcomeComfortable working primarily out of a project management tool (Asana experience a strong plus) rather than a ticketing systemBasic working familiarity with business networking concepts (switches, access points, VLANs) — willingness to learn Unifi specifically if not already familiarExperience with Google Workspace administration, Apple device management (Jamf or similar MDM/DMS), and SaaS account administrationStrong organizational skills — able to track multiple concurrent projects without dropping detailsComfortable following documented standards/runbooks rather than designing them from scratchComfortable traveling to office locations for on-site installs (estimate 20–30% travel)Self-directed enough to execute a project list independently, escalating technical judgment calls rather than guessing Nice To Have Prior experience with Ubiquiti/Unifi hardwarePrior experience supporting an M&A integration or multi-entity IT environmentRelevant certifications (CompTIA Network+, Apple Certifications, Jamf Certifications, Google Workspace Administrator) — not required, growth-supported Total Perks Package The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success storyAmazing opportunities for career developmentRecognition programsEmployee referral bonusFun and collaborative work environmentCasual dress codeInsurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% matchWork/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing supportFlexible Time Off PolicyPaid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's DayPaid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice here. 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