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Constellation West

Network/System Administrator – Lead

Constellation West

. Lead enterprise systems/network administration, operations and maintenance, service-level performance, network outage response and recovery across USMEPCOM platforms .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise systems and network administration, with a strong focus on outage response, incident management, and compliance with RMF security standards. Proven ability to lead technical teams, develop proposals, and effectively communicate with stakeholders in high-pressure environments.

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Network AdministrationIncident ManagementOutage Response ProceduresCloud-Based SolutionsITIL Certification

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Hard Skills
IPv4 Protocol StackIPv6 Protocol StackFirewall TroubleshootingVirtual Desktop EnvironmentsServer ManagementDatabase AdministrationScriptingCollaboration ToolsLAN TroubleshootingMPLS
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
SANsBGPWANDISA Network TransportGovernment Proposal Development
Certifications & Qualifications
DoDM 8140.03 CertificationITIL v4 Practice ManagerITIL v4 FoundationCCNANetwork+Security+CISSP
Industry Keywords
USMEPCOMO&M TeamsService-Level PerformanceCOOPDisaster RecoveryTechnical Proposal PresentationOperational SustainmentRisk MitigationTechnical PlanningEngineering Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead enterprise systems/network administration, operations and maintenance, service-level performance, network outage response and recovery across USMEPCOM platforms
  • Oversee systems/network administration, engineering integration, interoperability, configuration, testing, and RMF-aligned security compliance
  • Direct technical planning and contractor O&M teams across USMEPCOM networks; serve as contractor service owner
  • Lead the Outage Response Team (ORT), coordinate third-party resolution, communicate outage status to leadership, and oversee COOP/disaster recovery readiness
  • Develop and maintain outage response procedures and the Incident Response Plan; review the plan quarterly and document response activities
  • Lead proposal and Orals solutioning on operational sustainment, incident management, outage recovery and service continuity
  • Collaborate with capture, proposal, technical and operational SMEs to develop the ENLIST technical and management solution aligned to the PWS
  • Draft, review, and refine written technical proposal content and oral presentation solutioning, including graphics, approach narratives, risks and mitigation
  • Participate in solution workshops, proposal reviews, presentation development, coaching, rehearsals and preparation for Government questions
  • Attend and substantively present during the in-person Government Oral Technical Proposal Presentation and participate in subsequent Q&A, if invited

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Certifications required under DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
  • ITIL v4 Practice Manager, ITIL v4 Foundation, or better certification
  • At least 3 years within the past 5 years with IPv4 or IPv6 protocol stacks
  • Secret clearance
  • At least 5 years within the past 10 years managing geographically dispersed enterprise IT O&M teams supporting servers, operating systems, databases, collaboration tools, virtualization, applications, scripting, SANs and security
  • At least 1 year within the past 10 years leading network personnel and coordinating outage response procedures
  • At least 5 years within the past 10 years with cloud-based solutions and/or virtual desktop enterprise environments
  • At least 5 years within the past 10 years in network/system administration, including outage response and incident management
  • At least 1 year within the past 10 years with DISA network transport or comparable large-scale mission networks
  • At least 6 years within the past 15 years supporting global networks and troubleshooting LAN, MPLS, BGP, WAN and service availability
  • At least 3 years within the past 10 years with IPv4 and/or IPv6 protocol stacks
  • At least 3 years within the past 10 years planning and executing local and long-haul communications
  • Two or more network certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+)
  • At least one information security certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
  • At least 3 years within the past 10 years supporting and troubleshooting firewall appliances, rulesets and solutions
  • Availability to attend and substantively present during the in-person Government Oral Technical Proposal Presentation and participate in subsequent Q&A, if invited

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Competitive Health Benefits with employer contributions
  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • 15 Days starting PTO for new hires
  • Tuition/CE reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Accounts
  • STD/LTD/Life Insurance with buyup options
  • Veteran Hiring Preference
  • Conversion to an Employee-owned firm (ESOP) in 2027—a lucrative benefit to employee-owners!