Systems/Network Administrator Lead (Planned Position)

MicroHealth, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

MicroHealth LLC seeks a qualified Systems/Network Administrator Lead to support USMEPCOM enterprise. The role oversees systems/network administration, O&M, and service solutions as the contractor's service owner, ensuring defined service levels are met.

Active Secret Clearance is required. This is a planned position with responsibilities spanning outage management, incident response planning, and network security across USMEPCOM facilities. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• DoD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Certifications required.
• ITIL v4 Foundation or higher certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with IPv4/IPv6.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF security principles to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide engineering development, integration, interface design analysis, and testing support.
• Configure systems, validate hardware/software/OS integration for interoperability with legacy systems.
• Plan and organize O&M for all USMEPCOM-constructed networks with contractor team.
• Lead Outage Response Team (ORT) and manage disaster recovery & COOP processes.

Skills

Network administration

Systems administration

RMF compliance

Incident response

Team leadership

O&M support

Education

DoD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+/SecurityX)

ITIL v4 Foundation or higher

Tools

Security+ / CySA+ / PenTest+ / CASP+/SecurityX

ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher)

IPv4/IPv6 stacks

DISA network experience

Job description

MicroHealth is seeking a qualified Systems/Network Administrator Lead to support the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) enterprise. This position is responsible for systems/network administration, operations and maintenance (O&M), and associated activities for platforms installed throughout the USMEPCOM enterprise. The Systems/Network Administrator Lead will serve as the contractor's service owner for service solutions and will ensure enterprise operations meet defined service levels.

**Active Secret Clearance Required

**This is a Planned Position

Key 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/hardware testing support.
• Perform system-level configuration of products, including validation of 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 all activities related to network outage response and recovery, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) and disaster recovery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during outages, coordinating with third parties (agencies, vendors, etc.) and informing USMEPCOM leadership of outage status.
• Coordinate and direct the ORT, taking responsibility for resolution efforts.
• Develop and maintain outage response procedures and ensure team readiness.
• Create and maintain the Incident Response Plan; review quarterly to ensure accuracy of system names, procedures, and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Certifications in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program (e.g., Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+/SecurityX)
• ITIL v4 Practice Manager Certification or ITIL v4 Foundation Certification (or higher).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with IPv4 or IPv6 protocol stacks.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary: $125,000-$140,000 (Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs)

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO, commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee may lift or move objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

MicroHealth is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.