System Administrator/Network Engineer- $60,000- $75,000/DOE Missoula, Montana

ELM Utility Services • Missoula, MT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

ELM Utility Services is seeking a System Administrator / Network Engineer in the Missoula, Montana area. This is a hands-on role focused on reliability, security, and network design, especially network segmentation and control implementation aligned with SOC 2 Type II expectations. The position involves operating and securing a hybrid environment across two physical locations and Azure. This role offers the potential for a hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration and/or network engineering in a Windows/VMware environment
• Proven experience designing and implementing network segmentation in a business environment
• Experience operating security controls in a compliance-driven organization (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc. — SOC 2 a strong plus)

Nice To Haves

• Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, UDRs, VPN gateways, private endpoints)
• SonicWall administration (policies, NAT, VPNs, security services)
• Routing/switching fundamentals and VLAN/subnet design
• Network segmentation implementation (ACLs, firewall zoning, micro-segmentation concepts, tiered network models)
• VMware ESXi/vSphere administration
• Nimble storage (or comparable SAN/NAS experience)
• Windows Server and Active Directory (AD DS/DNS/DHCP/GPO)
• Centralized logging/monitoring tools (Datadog, Splunk, Sentinel, etc.)
• Endpoint/device management (Intune) and security tools (Defender, EDR)
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python) for operational tasks
• Wireless infrastructure management and NAC concepts (802.1X, RADIUS, conditional access tied to device posture)

Responsibilities

• Handle escalated (Tier 3) tickets from the service desk: AD account changes, GPO troubleshooting, permissions issues, shared resource problems
• Perform routine Windows Server maintenance: patching, health checks, and scheduled reboots during approved change windows
• Assist with VMware ESXi/vSphere operations under senior guidance (VM provisioning from templates, snapshot lifecycle, capacity monitoring)
• Monitor Nimble storage health, alerts, and capacity; escalate anomalies with clear context
• Execute and verify backup jobs; participate in scheduled restore tests
• Respond to monitoring alerts — resolve what you can, escalate the rest with good notes

Benefits

• Optional benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, H.S.A., and Teladoc
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid-Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Long history of stable employment and promoting from within
• Opportunity to lead and modernize production systems with meaningful operational impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed