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With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com\nAbout the Opportunity\nDMI, LLC is seeking a Systems Network Administrator Lead to join us. The Systems/Network Administrator Lead owns systems and network administration, operations, and maintenance for platforms installed across a nationwide DoD enterprise. This person makes sure the enterprise meets defined service levels, serves as DMI's service owner for service solutions, and plans and organizes the contractor team for all operations and maintenance of customer-built networks.\nThe role also leads the Outage Response Team, which provides 24/7/365 coverage, virtually or on site at headquarters and field locations. During an outage, the Lead is the primary point of contact for all resolution activity: directing the team, owning the fix, speaking to other agencies and vendors on the customer's behalf, and keeping customer leadership informed. That responsibility extends to continuity of operations (COOP) and disaster recovery, and the Lead keeps the Incident Response Plan current through quarterly reviews.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nLead systems and network administration, operations, and maintenance for platforms across the enterprise, and serve as DMI's service owner for service solutions.\nEnsure enterprise operations meet defined service levels.\nApply security principles, practices, and procedures under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to maintain compliance with security regulations.\nSupport engineering development, integration, interface design analysis, infrastructure integration, and hardware and software testing.\nPerform system-level product configuration, validating integration of hardware, software, operating systems, and other platform specifications while keeping interoperability with legacy systems.\nPlan and organize the contractor team for all operations and maintenance of customer-built networks.\nLead and direct the 24/7/365 Outage Response Team and oversee all network outage response and recovery, including COOP and disaster recovery.\nAct as primary point of contact during outages, communicate with outside agencies and vendors on the customer's behalf, and brief customer leadership on outage status.\nDevelop and maintain outage response procedures and keep the team ready to respond.\nCreate and maintain the Incident Response Plan, review it quarterly for accurate system names and procedures, and ensure all outage response activity is documented.\nQualifications\nEducation and Years of Experience:\nHolds the certifications DoDM 8140.03 (the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program) requires for the assigned work role, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.\nITIL v4 Practice Manager certification, or ITIL v4 Foundation certification or higher.\nAt least three years within the past five years working with IPv4 or IPv6 protocol stacks. This also meets the desired item of three years within the past ten.\nAvailable to start on the Project Start Date and willing to sign a Letter of Commitment\nAt least five years within the past ten years managing enterprise IT teams in geographically separated locations that support operation and maintenance of physical and virtual servers, Windows and UNIX/Linux, Microsoft and SQL databases, SharePoint, VMware ESXi, software applications, scripting, storage area networks and computer security.\nAt least one year within the past ten years leading network personnel and coordinating outage response procedures.\nAt least five years within the past ten years working with cloud-based solutions or virtual desktop enterprise environments.\nAt least five years within the past ten years in network or system administration, including outage response and incident management.\nAt least one year within the past ten years working with DISA network transport solutions or comparable large-scale enterprise, federal or mission networks.\nAt least six years within the past fifteen years supporting global network systems and subsystems, troubleshooting LAN, MPLS, BGP and WAN issues and network and service availability, and recommending fixes and enhancements.\nAt least three years within the past ten years planning and executing local and long-haul communications.\nAt least three years within the past ten years supporting and troubleshooting firewall appliances, rulesets and firewall solutions.\nRequired Skills & Certifications:\nTwo or more networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+, JNCIA)\nAt least one security certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CySA+)\nCitizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen\nPhysical Requirements: None required for this position.\nLocation: McLean, VA\nMinimum Salary Rate\n$100,521Median Salary Rate\n$125,652Working at DMI\nDMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:\nDo What’s Right - We lead with honesty and integrity.\nOwn the Outcome - We take responsibility and deliver.\nDeliver for Our Customers - We are relentless about delivering value.\nThink Bold, Act Smart - We innovate with purpose.\nWin Together - We collaborate and celebrate our success.\nThese values aren’t just ideals-they show up in how we support every part of your well-being:\nConvenience/Concierge - Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.\nDevelopment - Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.\n Financial - Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.\nRecognition - Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.\nWellness - Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.\nDMI values employees for their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. 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