Jobs · Information Technology · Montana

Professional Services Engineer - Tier 3

First Call · Missoula, MT · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Lead the implementation of our most technically demanding customer projects, including:
    • Multi-site network deployments
    • Advanced server migrations and virtualization
    • Hybrid cloud and Microsoft Azure implementations
    • Microsoft 365 migrations and advanced administration
    • Firewall, VPN, and security deployments
    • Backup and disaster recovery solutions
    • Large, multi-vendor infrastructure projects
  • Execute project plans developed by our Sales Engineers and Project Managers
  • Cookordination implementation activities with clients, vendors, and internal teams
  • Plan and execute implementation tasks to meet project scope, schedule, and budget objectives
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical and project risks throughout the implementation lifecycle
  • Manage implementation changes while maintaining project quality and client expectations
  • Execute projects using standardized implementation methodologies, documentation, and delivery processes
  • Validate solutions before production deployment
  • Produce thorough implementation documentation and complete seamless handoffs to our Managed Services team
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of project standards, implementation checklists, and operational processes
  • Leverage automation, scripting, AI tools, and standardized processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and delivery quality

What We're Looking For

  • Engineers who combine deep technical expertise with disciplined project execution
  • Proven experience delivering customer-facing infrastructure projects from planning through production
  • Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality and client satisfaction

Required Experience

  • 7+ years implementing business IT infrastructure
  • MSP or IT consulting experience strongly preferred
  • Proven experience delivering customer-facing infrastructure projects from planning through production
  • Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality and client satisfaction

Technical Experience

  • Ideal candidates have experience with many of the following technologies:
    • Microsoft 365
    • Windows Server
    • Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud
    • Hyper-V, VMWare, or other virtualization platforms
    • Active Directory and Entra
    • SonicWall firewalls
    • Enterprise switching, routing, wireless networking, VLANs, and VPNs
    • Backup and disaster recovery platforms
    • Cybersecurity technologies
    • Enterprise networking and infrastructure
  • Relevant Microsoft, Cisco, Sonicwall, Azure, or security certifications are a plus.

Project Delivery & Professional Services Experience

  • Success in this role depends on more than technical ability. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in delivering projects within a structured Professional Services environment.
  • We're looking for experience with:
    • Managing multiple implementation projects simultaneously
    • Planning, organizing, and executing project work to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives
    • Cookordination clients, vendors, and internal teams throughout project delivery
    • Managing technical risk, project dependencies, and implementation change
    • Following standardized project management and implementation processes
    • Producing thorough documentation that enables successful operational handoff
    • Executing projects using standardized implementation, documentation, and change management practices
    • Producing clean operational handoffs that position Managed Services for long-term success
    • Maintaining high billable utilization while delivering exceptional customer experiences
    • Continuously improving delivery through automation, AI-assisted workflows, standardized processes, and lessons learned
    • Building lasting client confidence through consistent, professional project execution

Position Details

  • Full-Time, Hourly
  • Department: Professional Services
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Travel: 50%+ local travel with occasional out-of-area travel
  • After-hours work: Required for project cutovers and implementation activities

Why First Call?

  • Challenging and rewarding project work
  • Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and industries
  • Opportunities for professional growth and technical development
  • Collaborative engineering and project management teams
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Mileage reimbursement for local travel

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