Senior Technical Lead (Project Manager / Network Engineer III), Missoula

Please Note: It is 100% onsite at Missoula Fire Laboratory, Montana Timings : 6 hours a day Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead to serve as the single point of contact for a critical network support contract at the Missoula Discovery Network. This role blends project management, financial oversight, and high-level (Tier 3) network engineering. You will be physically located on-site at the and must be available to provide support at the University of Missoula Forestry Sciences Lab, including emergency after-hours support. Key Responsibilities: Contract&Program Management: Serve as the technical point of contact for the contract and supervise other personnel. Strategic Planning: Provide technical advice to leadership to develop and execute the overall technology strategy and roadmaps. Financial Oversight: Provide design and cost estimates for proposed environment changes and assist in preparing technology acquisition packages. Compliance&Security: Assist the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in maintaining the ATO Package and resolving Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM). Tier-3 Network Engineering: Maintain ongoing design and configuration documentation for the network environment. Surge Support: Provide critical support for the Discovery Network that the day-to-day on-site contractor is unable to perform. Requirements Qualifications: Extensive experience in IT project management and advanced network engineering. Ability to make authoritative decisions and proactively alert the Government to potential contractual issues. Cisco Certified Field Technician (Highly Preferred). CompTIA Security (Highly Preferred). CompTIA Network (Highly Preferred). Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a USDA LincPass (HSPD-12 PIV card).