Level 3 Noc Team Lead - Systems Administration & Operations

What success looks like in this role:

The Level 3 NOC Lead provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and escalation management within a 24×7 Network Operations Center. This role ensures the reliability of Windows, Linux/Unix, and supporting infrastructure across multiple locations. The Level 3 Lead mentors Level 2 and Level 1 staff, drives process improvement, oversees incident response, and ensures compliance with operational and security requirements.

This position also supports specialized environments such as the Cyber Vault / Cyber Backup environment, per program requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Escalation Management

• Serves as the highest on-shift escalation point for complex Windows, Linux/Unix, and cross-platform issues.
• Provides expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis, building on Level 2 responsibilities such as:
• Diagnoses and resolves complex issues across host environments and connectivity layers.
• Coordinates with network-focused NOC personnel while maintaining credential separation.

Operational Oversight

• Oversees daily NOC operations, ensuring consistent monitoring, proactive response, and system health checks.
• Validates that Level 2 staff perform required activities such as:
• Performs daily monitoring and initiates proactive measures to ensure system functionality and load balance.
• Ensures 24×7 coverage, shift handoff quality, and operational continuity.

Incident & Problem Management

• Owns major incidents from detection through resolution.
• Leads post-incident reviews and drives long-term remediation.
• Ensure Level 2 staff complete incident remediation tasks such as:
• Owns Level 2 tickets through resolution, including root cause identification.

Documentation, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Oversee creation and maintenance of runbooks, SOPs, and configuration documentation.
• Ensures licensing, configuration, and compliance records remain accurate, building on Level 2 duties such as:
• Updates system records, ensures licensing compliance, and maintains accurate configuration data.
• Identifies operational gaps and implement improvements across tools, processes, and workflows.

Team Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

• Provides daily guidance, coaching, and technical mentorship to Level 2 and Level 1 staff.
• Conducts training sessions, validates readiness, and ensures consistent execution of procedures.
• Reviews and approves runbooks and how-to guides created by Level 2 staff.

Cyber Vault / Cyber Backup Support

• Ensure NOC readiness to support the Cyber Vault and Cyber Backup environments.
• Coordinates training for network-focused NOC resources as required by program leadership.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• BA/BS degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination.
• Deep expertise in Windows and/or Linux/Unix systems administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a 24×7 operational environment.
• Strong background in incident management, root cause analysis, and operational reporting.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and support mission-critical operations.
• May hold dual Windows/Linux credentials if permitted.
• Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm EST

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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology.  Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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