Network Engineer I (Pipeline)

Missoula, Montana Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Clearance: Public Trust Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

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This is a pipeline posting intended to identify qualified candidates for upcoming opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of any required background or security processes.

We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer I to join our on-site IT operations team supporting federal research facilities in Missoula, Montana.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled individual who enjoys working directly with users and systems in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

The Network Engineer I will handle help desk support, routine system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting activities while developing expertise in federal network security and infrastructure management.

• Manage help desk intake, ticket tracking, resolution, and escalation in accordance with established procedures
• Assist users with network access issues including account unlocks, password resets, and onboarding support
• Perform routine patching and OS updates for servers, workstations, and infrastructure devices in compliance with ATO requirements
• Conduct trouble isolation, root cause analysis, and port clearance activities to maintain network performance
• Assist with monitoring of network infrastructure including NAS, UPS, switches, wireless access points, and servers
• Support quarterly and annual log audits, account reviews, and inventory maintenance activities
• Notify stakeholders of outages and service disruptions via email and Microsoft Teams
• Assist with documentation updates including VLAN assignments, IP address records, and system diagrams
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities under the direction of senior team members