5 Technology jobs in Missoula

Description & Requirements

As the VP of Technology Services and Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in aligning strategic initiatives and driving technical delivery excellence within the Engineering Services and Delivery organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, you will provide strategic support, project leadership, and serve as a trusted advisor, while also overseeing key functions typically associated with such a role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple support teams responsible for advanced technology design, development, integration, testing, training, deployment, operations and/or maintenance efforts.
- Direct multiple activities of an integrated team of technical, organizational, and business process improvement staff to execute the business plans, interface with other functions and outside personnel, investigate and resolve problems, and prepare capital and operating budget requests.
- Oversee all aspects of the business unit to include the operational performance, strategic planning, contracting actions, subcontractor management, human resources assignments, recruiting, hiring, financial management, budgeting, and business development.
- Work proactively and effectively with clients, and deliver high quality work products in a timely manner.
- Provide leadership in recommending, developing, and communicating approaches for resolving specific issues.
- Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels in the organization, preparing and briefing senior management on contract performance regularly.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the SVP to define, operationalize, and communicate the strategic vision for IT Engineering and Delivery.

• Translate high-level goals into actionable programs and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

• Manage key strategic initiatives from planning through execution, often acting as project owner or executive sponsor.

Delivery Oversight & Operational Excellence

• Work with engineering, product, and delivery leaders to improve program/project delivery performance and outcomes.

• Track and report progress on KPIs, OKRs, and key engineering initiatives; anticipate risks and proactively resolve roadblocks.

• Promote adoption of delivery best practices, Agile frameworks, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Develops, submits and manages the operational and budgetary requirements for technology solutions to support OCDIO strategy and business needs. Submits regular progress reports to management in context of timeliness, performance, quality, and costs to ensure all projects are undertaken on time and to an approved budget.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Optimize team structures, processes, and communication flow across global IT and engineering teams.

• Drive cadence for executive reviews, staff meetings, and key leadership forums.

• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for business operations, resource planning, and budget management.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a liaison between the SVP and his directs and their staff, including internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and follow-through on commitments, goals and metrics.

• Prepare briefings, presentations, and strategic communication materials for board-level, customer, and partner engagements.

• Drive alignment and collaboration across IT, business units, finance, HR, and other functions.

Leadership & Special Projects

• Represent the SVP in cross-functional meetings and on governance bodies as needed.

• Lead special projects, task forces, or crisis management efforts on behalf of the SVP.

• Mentor high-potential team members and build leadership bench strength.

• Lead cross functional teams to implement projects in support of both internal and external customers. Partners with cross-functional technology and business leaders and end users to create a vision for how technology can be a competitive differentiator.

Required:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field of study.

Master Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in technology organizations, with a strong background in Integrated application / solution implementation, delivery and O&M using a combination COTS, SaaS and custom application, solution strategy optimizing teams, tools, processes to meet and exceed client satisfaction.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge and expertise across digital technologies and services with emphasis on enterprise wide business solutions, cloud services and capabilities and engineering practices with a strong understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends such as AI/ML and data sciences.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
- Minimum 15 years experience.

MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.

• Experience in medium and large scale application development and implementation of enterprise SaaS, engineering solutions, or large-scale IT transformation.

• Familiarity with reporting and collaboration tools (e.g., Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Smartsheet).

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP) preferred.

Success Factors:

• Strategic thinker who can dive deep into technical details when needed.

• Trusted advisor and confidant to the SVP and leadership team.

• Able to synthesize complex information and distill it into clear decisions and actions.

• Calm under pressure with a bias toward action and outcomes.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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188,080.00

Maximum Salary

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282,120.00

**41777BR**
**Requisition ID:**
41777BR
**Business Unit:**
TSU
**Job Description:**
CDM Smith is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Networks and Automation Specialist who is a proven self-starter. The successful candidate is passionate about Process Control Systems, Industrial Networks and OT Cybersecurity with a desire to further enhance their skills and our Automation practice. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to CDM Smith's mission by supporting the secure and efficient design, implementation, and optimization of OT and industrial networking solutions across infrastructure projects by:
- Supporting the design and implementation of industrial networking projects including installations, modifications, and upgrades of routers, switches, firewalls.
- Researching best practices and collaborating with internal and external resources to propose and implement optimal network designs for different physical and virtual systems.
- Advising on device and network management strategies to ensure performance, availability, and cybersecurity.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of equipment and configuration (e.g. switches, servers, firewalls) for our Automation Community of Practice.
- Supporting the implementation of IT/OT convergence solutions utilized in industrial control environments such as Microsoft Active directory, virtualization server clusters, NextGen firewalls, multifactor authentication, Demilitarized Zones (DMZ).
- Applying best practices for managing and securing Windows-based environments.
- Independently developing OT Cybersecurity focused solutions and automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance.
- Supporting the evaluation of legacy OT systems, offering strategic recommendations for improvements, migrations, or replacements.
- Creating basic to moderately complex control system architectures, network segmentation diagrams, and specifications with general direction.
- Preparing design reports under supervision.
- Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of network segmentation plans, firewall policies, windows configurations, and cybersecurity project plans.
- Providing support for as-needed and on-call contracts.
- Traveling nationally or internationally as required to project sites, client meetings, factory tests, and start-up of control systems.
- Performing other duties as required.
This role can be based in Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Orlando, FL, Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC, or Woodbury, NY
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**Job Title:**
Operational Technology (OT) Networks and Automation Specialist
**Group:**
ISO
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Cisco CCNA, or other vendor certifications such as Microsoft, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
- Sector-specific experience in water/wastewater, facilities, or transportation is a plus.
- Familiarity with SCADA/ICS cybersecurity assessments and mitigation strategies.
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! ( Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
20%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Intermediate knowledge of network technologies, including VLANs, routing, and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
- Intermediate knowledge of Windows based environments.
- Intermediate knowledge of virtualization environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Fundamental to intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to OT industrial settings.
- Fundamental understanding of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) configuration and implementation.
- Familiarity with network protocols, architecture, and configuration, including Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
- Familiarity with industry regulations, standards, and frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, and ISA 62443, ensuring adherence to these requirements.
- Understanding of cloud-based or edge computing solutions as they relate to OT systems. Awareness of disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resilience planning in OT settings.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written with ability to communicate to a geographically dispersed diverse team and client base with varying knowledgebase.
- Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet schedules and budgets.
- Client-facing experience and comfort presenting or leading discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
- Enjoys mentoring junior staff and has ability to adapt to different learning styles.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$81,765
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$134,909
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
**Driver's License Requirements:**
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Description & Requirements

As the Sr Director of Technology Services and Delivery reporting to the SVP Engineering & Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in aligning strategic initiatives and driving technical delivery excellence within the Engineering Services and Delivery organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, you will provide strategic support, project leadership, and serve as a trusted advisor, while also overseeing key functions typically associated with such a role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Foster an environment of experimentation and continual improvement through regular iterations, technical debt reduction, and an architectural roadmap.

- Use extensive management skills and experience to develop technical and managerial leadership skills, and create a vibrant culture of mutual support and motivation.

- Stay in sync with multiple development and product teams routinely reviewing specs and roadmaps to assure development cycles stay on time and are of the highest quality.

- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including; hiring, performance management, and termination. Supervision is often provided through a team of subordinate managers.

- Closely collaborate with technology and business partners across the company to scale existing products to new lines of business while also advancing our digital agenda through automation and straight through processing.

- Create strategic, and highly-functional, team partnerships with business and other application technology leaders.

- Attract top technology talent while aligning strengths to organizational goals.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the SVP to define, operationalize, and communicate the strategic vision for IT Engineering and Delivery.

• Translate high-level goals into actionable programs and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

• Manage key strategic initiatives from planning through execution, often acting as project owner or executive sponsor.

Delivery Oversight & Operational Excellence

• Work with engineering, product, and delivery leaders to improve program/project delivery performance and outcomes.

• Track and report progress on KPIs, OKRs, and key engineering initiatives; anticipate risks and proactively resolve roadblocks.

• Promote adoption of delivery best practices, Agile frameworks, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Develops, submits and manages the operational and budgetary requirements for technology solutions to support OCDIO strategy and business needs. Submits regular progress reports to management in context of timeliness, performance, quality, and costs to ensure all projects are undertaken on time and to an approved budget.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Optimize team structures, processes, and communication flow across global IT and engineering teams.

• Drive cadence for executive reviews, staff meetings, and key leadership forums.

• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for business operations, resource planning, and budget management.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a liaison between the SVP and his directs and their staff, including internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and follow-through on commitments, goals and metrics.

• Prepare briefings, presentations, and strategic communication materials for board-level, customer, and partner engagements.

• Drive alignment and collaboration across IT, business units, finance, HR, and other functions.

Leadership & Special Projects

• Represent the SVP in cross-functional meetings and on governance bodies as needed.

• Lead special projects, task forces, or crisis management efforts on behalf of the SVP.

• Mentor high-potential team members and build leadership bench strength.

• Lead cross functional teams to implement projects in support of both internal and external customers. Partners with cross-functional technology and business leaders and end users to create a vision for how technology can be a competitive differentiator.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field of study.

Master Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in technology organizations, with a strong background in delivery, strategy, or operations.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge and expertise across digital technologies and services, cloud capabilities with a strong understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends such as AI/ML and data sciences.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, build coalitions, and drive results in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

• Delivery Experience: Proven experience in a Delivery Oriented, Program Management, or Technology Strategy role supporting executive leadership.

• Delivery Methods: Deep understanding of Agile, Lean, and DevOps principles in enterprise-scale environments.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to influence without authority and operate in high-stakes, fast-paced settings.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.

-12+ years of relevant professional experience required.

• MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.

• Experience in medium and large scale application development and implementation of enterprise SaaS, engineering solutions, or large-scale IT transformation.

• Familiarity with reporting and collaboration tools (e.g., Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Smartsheet).

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP) preferred.

Success Factors:

• Strategic thinker who can dive deep into technical details when needed.

• Trusted advisor and confidant to the SVP and leadership team.

• Able to synthesize complex information and distill it into clear decisions and actions.

• Calm under pressure with a bias toward action and outcomes.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

194,160.00

Maximum Salary

$

230,000.00

**Entry-level Software Engineer**
**Position Overview**
With enterprise modernization at the core of what we offer, Cognizant's Application Development & Management (ADM) practice is quintessential to our clients' ability to emerge stronger with high business agility in an increasingly digital world. Aided by domain experiences, investment in talent, and unique integrated platforms and solutions, we help our clients to envision, build, modernize and run more innovative and efficient businesses. By joining Cognizant as an entry-level Software Engineer, you will be analyzing, designing, programming, and testing software programs and applications across all industries.
Kick-start your software engineering career in our new hire training program to learn the latest technical skills!
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred majors include Computer Science or Software Engineering
+ Candidate should possess strong Java application development skills (e.g., Core Java technologies, React JavasScript, & Spring framework)
+ Demonstrated development experiences in C#, .NET, VB/ASP development and database experience
+ Demonstrated experiences in cloud computing such as Azure OpenShift and AWS, etc.
+ Understanding of software development methodologies
+ Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies
+ Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; actively participates in team meetings discussions and be a specialist in Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
+ Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop, create, and modify general computer application software or specialized programs
+ Interaction and coordination with offshore team members for various client specific tasks and enhancements
+ Maintain systems by monitoring, identifying, and correcting software defects
+ Java/Java EE/Spring microservice API development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing
+ Design, develop and deliver high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
+ Write well designed, testable, efficient code
+ Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
+ Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and communicating these for architectural review
**Location(s)**
New hires will be deployed to specific client sites and those locations will be discussed through the application process. While Cognizant will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your location preference, please note that final assignments will be based on business needs and regional relocation may be required.
**Start Date(s)**
New hires will start in three cohorts: **April, July,** and **October 2025** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
**Why Choose Us?**
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
**Salary and Other Compensation**
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The annual salary for this position is $73,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
**Benefits**
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
+ Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) plan and contributions
+ Long-term/Short-term Disability
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
**Disclaimer**
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
**Work Authorization**
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.