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About Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC
At Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC, we deliver secure, innovative solutions in support of defense and intelligence missions. As a trusted government contracting partner, we provide top-tier intelligence and technology services that safeguard our nation. Our team is mission-driven, and we are committed to building careers that matter.
Location: 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.
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Respond to zero-day threat mitigations within required timeframes as directed
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for a federal Public Trust Background Investigation
Associate's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (relevant certifications and/or equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Minimum 2 years of IT support, network operations, or systems administration experience
Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and standard network troubleshooting
Familiarity with patch management, ticketing systems, and OS update processes
Basic understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, IP addressing, and DNS/DHCP
Qualifications
Experience in a government IT environment or with federal security compliance requirements
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable/Nessus)
Experience with Cisco switches, firewalls, or wireless access point administration
Cisco Certified Field Technician or equivalent entry-level Cisco certification
Required Certifications
CompTIA Network+ (required or must obtain within 90 days of start)
CompTIA Security+ (required or must obtain within 90 days of start)
Work Environment
On-site full-time position located in Missoula, Montana.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Requires emergency after-hours availability and occasional travel may be required