Position Title:Expand your career in environment! The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking two passionate IT System Engineers to join our team. If you thrive in collaborative DevOps environments and enjoy software development and release engineering, this could be your opportunity to make a difference. We offer a supportive and fun work environment with excellent work-life balance.Our IT System Engineers are responsible for developing strategies for design, development, testing, implementation, backup and disaster recovery, and production usage for software application platforms for DEQ mission-critical applications. In this role, you'll:Craft the future of environmental technology: Design, develop, and implement mission-critical software applications.Become a security champion: Ensure application and database security standards are upheld and implemented.Deliver solutions that matter: Create software solutions for diverse needs across end-user, mid-tier, and web-based systems.Thrive in a dynamic environment: Collaborate with a supportive and fun team in a DevOps-focused setting using the Scaled-Agile framework.Enjoy a healthy work-life balance: We value your well-being and offer excellent benefits.At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values - leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making - are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!The IT System Engineer position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.Minimum Requirements:Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with an emphasis on information technology and/or software application engineering. Relevant bachelor's degree preferred.• Four (4) years job-related experience in software applications engineering or other closely related field of work.• Demonstrated ability to learn and master new technologies and tools as the role evolves, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to changing technical environments.Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Applications, including cover letter and resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site () by the closing date of the announcement. Salary: $68,433.00 - 80,704.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 2 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Environmental Quality Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date: Apr 2, 2025, 6:00:00 AM Closing Date: Apr 24, 2025, 5:59:00 AMRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name: Tiffany H Fontenot Contact Email: Contact Phone: The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.