Systems/Network Administrator Lead (Planned Position)

MicroHealth, LLC•Chicago, IL
•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

MicroHealth is seeking a Systems/Network Administrator Lead to support the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) enterprise. The role is responsible for systems and network administration, operations and maintenance (O&M), and related activities for platforms installed throughout the enterprise. The lead serves as the contractor's service owner for service solutions and ensures enterprise operations meet defined service levels. This is a planned position requiring an active Secret clearance and CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Certifications in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, such as Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, or CASP+/SecurityX.
  • ITIL v4 Practice Manager Certification, ITIL v4 Foundation Certification, or higher.
  • At least 3 years of experience with IPv4 or IPv6 protocol stacks.

Nice To Haves

  • 5 or more years of experience managing enterprise IT teams across geographically separated locations, supporting O&M of physical and virtual servers; Windows and UNIX/LINUX operating systems; Microsoft/SQL databases; SharePoint; VMware and ESXi; software applications; scripting; SANs; and enterprise computer security.
  • At least 1 year of experience leading network personnel and coordinating outage response procedures.
  • 5 or more years of experience with cloud-based solutions and/or virtual desktop environments.
  • 5 or more years of experience in network/system administration, including outage response and incident management.
  • At least 1 year of experience with DISA network transport solutions or comparable large-scale enterprise/Federal mission network environments.
  • 6 or more years of experience supporting global network systems/subsystems; troubleshooting LAN, MPLS, BGP, WAN, and network/service availability issues; and recommending fixes or enhancements.
  • At least 3 years of experience with IPv4 and/or IPv6 protocol stacks.
  • At least 3 years of experience planning and executing local and long-haul communications.
  • Two or more network certifications, such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CCNP, or CCIE.
  • At least one information security certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting and troubleshooting firewall appliances, rulesets, and firewall solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Apply security principles, practices, and procedures under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to maintain compliance with applicable security regulations.
  • Provide engineering development, integration, interface design analysis, infrastructure integration, and software and hardware testing support.
  • Perform system-level product configuration, including validating hardware, software, and operating system integration while maintaining interoperability with legacy systems.
  • Provide technical planning and organize the contractor team responsible for O&M of all USMEPCOM-constructed networks.
  • Lead the Outage Response Team (ORT) and oversee network outage response and recovery activities, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) and disaster recovery.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during outages, coordinate with third parties such as agencies and vendors, and inform USMEPCOM leadership of outage status.
  • Coordinate and direct the ORT and take responsibility for resolution efforts.
  • Develop and maintain outage response procedures and ensure team readiness.
  • Create and maintain the Incident Response Plan, reviewing it quarterly to ensure system names, procedures, and documentation are accurate.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Educational reimbursement
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