Systems/Network Administrator Lead

Computer World Services

Systems/Network Administrator Lead overseeing enterprise systems administration for the US Military. Responsible for team leadership, outage response, and ensuring secure network operations.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise systems administration, network operations, and incident management, with a strong focus on compliance with cybersecurity standards and operational efficiency. Proficient in leading geographically dispersed teams and managing complex enterprise infrastructure projects.

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Enterprise Systems AdministrationIncident ManagementCloud Infrastructure SupportWindows and UNIX/Linux Operating SystemsITIL® 4 Certification

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Network AdministrationVMware ESXiStorage Area Networks (SANs)Disaster Recovery PlanningScriptingIPv4 and IPv6 ProtocolsFirewall AdministrationOutage Response ProceduresCollaboration ToolsDatabase Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud TechnologiesVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Network Transport SolutionsEnterprise ApplicationsSecure Communications

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL® 4 Practice Manager CertificationMicrosoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)CompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Industry Keywords

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Department of Defense ComplianceContinuity of Operations (COOP)Incident Response PlansOperational Playbooks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise systems administration, network operations, and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities across the USMEPCOM enterprise.
Serve as the contractor's service owner for enterprise infrastructure services and ensure systems consistently meet defined service level objectives.
Plan, organize, and direct contractor personnel responsible for operations and maintenance of USMEPCOM-constructed networks.
Provide technical leadership for Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, physical and virtual servers, databases, VMware ESXi environments, Storage Area Networks (SANs), collaboration tools, enterprise applications, and cloud infrastructure.
Perform system-level configuration, validation, integration, and administration of enterprise hardware, software, operating systems, and infrastructure platforms while maintaining interoperability with existing legacy systems.
Lead engineering development, infrastructure integration, interface design analysis, software and hardware testing, and enterprise systems implementation activities.
Apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) security principles, practices, and procedures to maintain compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.
Lead the Outage Response Team (ORT) and direct all activities associated with enterprise outage response, incident management, disaster recovery, and Continuity of Operations (COOP).
Serve as the primary point of contact during enterprise outages, coordinating response activities with Government leadership, vendors, DISA, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate, direct, and oversee outage resolution efforts while providing timely status updates to Government leadership throughout incident response activities.
Develop, maintain, and regularly update enterprise outage response procedures, Incident Response Plans, disaster recovery documentation, and operational playbooks.
Review Incident Response Plans quarterly to ensure system inventories, procedures, documentation, and operational processes remain current.
Lead geographically dispersed teams responsible for enterprise infrastructure operations, systems administration, and network support.
Monitor enterprise performance, availability, and operational health while proactively identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.
Support cloud technologies, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), enterprise networking, firewall administration, secure communications, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
Foster continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Federal Government, Department of Defense, and enterprise IT operational standards and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Minimum five (5) years recent experience managing enterprise IT teams in geographically dispersed locations supporting operations and maintenance of enterprise servers (physical and virtual), operating systems (Windows and UNIX/Linux), databases, VMware ESXi, Storage Area Networks (SANs), collaboration tools, enterprise applications, scripting, and enterprise security.
Minimum one (1) year recent experience:
- Leading network personnel and coordinating enterprise outage response procedures
- Supporting DISA network transport solutions.
Minimum five (5) years recent experience supporting:
- Cloud-based enterprise solutions and cloud infrastructure
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments
- In enterprise network and systems administration, including outage response and incident management
- Leading enterprise network operations teams supporting programs similar in size, scope, and complexity to this Task Order
Minimum six (6) years recent experience supporting global enterprise network systems and subsystems, including LAN, WAN, MPLS, BGP, network availability, troubleshooting, and infrastructure optimization
Minimum three (3) years experience:
- Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks
- Planning and executing local and long-haul communications
- Supporting and troubleshooting firewall appliances, firewall rulesets, and enterprise firewall solutions
Must have or obtain all certifications required under DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
Must have an active ITIL® 4 Practice Manager Certification or ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification.
Candidates who do not currently possess the following certifications must obtain them within one month of hire. The company will sponsor certification training and examination costs as needed.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification.
- At least one information security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).
- At least two network certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+).
- DoDI 8570.01 Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level III certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities