Network Engineer I

E-Logic, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Logic, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer I to provide hands-on network administration and system operations support for the Missoula Discovery Network. The role requires managing technical intake, handling user issues, and troubleshooting Cisco equipment.

Candidates should have proven experience in network administration, familiarity with Active Directory, and must be a U.S. Citizen. The position necessitates on-site support near Missoula, MT.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network administration, help desk support, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS entries, and VLAN/subnet configurations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to pass a background investigation and obtain a USDA LincPass.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical intake and track issues including password resets and account lockouts.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware.
• Document and manage VLANs and IP address spaces across a fiber link.
• Monitor device logs and assist with vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain accurate software and hardware inventories.

Skills

Network administration

Help desk support

Infrastructure troubleshooting

Active Directory

VPN access support

Tools

Cisco switches

Cisco Firepower security appliances

Job description

E-logic is seeking a Network Engineer I to provide hands‑on, on‑site network administration and system operations support for the Missoula Discovery Network. This specialized, high‑bandwidth environment is air‑gapped from the primary U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Fire, enterprise network and requires a reliable engineer for day‑to‑day operations, maintenance and hardware troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical intake, track issues, reset passwords, handle account lockouts, and assist users with VPN access.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware (Cisco switches and Cisco Firepower security appliances).
• Document and manage VLANs, subnets, port assignments, and IP address spaces (IPv4 and IPv6) across a 10 Gbps fiber link.
• Monitor and audit device logs, assist with vulnerability remediation, respond to zero‑day threats within 24 hours, and conduct account reviews.
• Maintain accurate software and hardware inventories, monitoring for End‑of‑Life (EOL) or End‑of‑Support (EOS) notices.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in network administration, help desk support, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS entries, and VLAN/subnet configurations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to pass a background investigation and obtain a USDA LincPass (HSPD-12 PIV
• Must be located near Missoula, MT for daily on‑site support.

Nice‑to‑Have Certifications

• Cisco Certified Field Technician
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+

Important Notice

This role is part of a proposal for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Fire. Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission.