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Network/System Administrator Lead

ADP Workforce Now
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/28/2026

Position Summary

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

Core Responsibilities

  • 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.

Mandatory Government Qualifications

  • 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.

Government-Desired Qualifications

  • 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.

Pre-Award Proposal and Orals Participation — CWest Requirement

  • Collaborate with capture, proposal, technical and operational SMEs to develop the ENLIST technical and management solution aligned to the PWS.
  • Personally contribute to drafting, reviewing, and refining 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.
  • Be available to attend and substantively present during the in-person Government Oral Technical Proposal Presentation and participate in the subsequent Q&A, if invited.



ABOUT US:


Constellation West is an award-winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

CWest strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!


Benefits include but are not limited to:


• 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!


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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