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# Senior Technical Lead

- **Company:** Express Employment International
- **Location:** Missoula, MT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $49,920.0 - $97,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b3ea9aaa4dde059

## About the Role

* Strong background in IT project management and network engineering

 * Ability to make decisions independently and communicate risks early

 * Comfortable being the lead technical expert on a project

Preferred Certifications:

 * Cisco Certified Field Technician

 * CompTIA Security+

 * CompTIA Network+

Requirement:

 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a USDA LincPass (government ID badge)

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Technical Lead to oversee and support a network systems contract in Missoula. This person will be the main point of contact and will handle a mix of project management, budgeting, and advanced network support.

This role is mostly onsite and requires availability for after-hours or emergency support when needed.

What You'll Do

 * Act as the main contact for the contract and help oversee any team members

 * Advise leadership on technology plans and improvements

 * Estimate costs and help plan purchases for new systems or upgrades

 * Support security and compliance work (including ATO and POA&M requirements)

 * Handle advanced (Tier 3) network troubleshooting and design

 * Provide day-to-day network support and assist during urgent issues


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