Davis Defense Group, Inc.
System Administrator, Journeyman (271) - 236
Davis Defense Group, Inc., California, Maryland, United States, 20619
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Position Title:
System Administrator, Journeyman (271)
Requisition #:
236
Position Type:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $110,000
Location:
Patuxent River, MD
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Information Technology
Functional Description This role requires comprehensive understanding and hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, system administration, and IT support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and operational integrity of IT systems, maintaining compliance with various security frameworks, and providing technical assistance to end‑users.
Duties and Responsibilities As a Journeyman System Administrator, you are responsible for providing information assurance, system administration, documentation, and customer support for Top Secret LAN required for the E‑130J NC3 (Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications) next‑generation aircraft being developed for the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out) mission.
Specific Requirements
Cybersecurity and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and ensure Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST, and Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) compliance. Maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM) documentation, conduct security inspections, and participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Vulnerability Management and Remediation: Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans (ACAS and SCAP), mitigate identified risks through patching (e.g., using Ivanti), and apply/verify STIGs using tools like Evaluate‑STIG. Continuously monitor networked and non‑networked assets to identify and resolve potential risk exposure.
System Administration and Network Operations: Provide comprehensive system administration support, including troubleshooting hardware and network issues, assisting with office build planning for compliance and connectivity, and deploying systems in SCIF/SAPF environments. Maintain IT equipment inventory across multiple sites, perform asset builds using Secure Host Baseline images, manage user accounts (creation, privilege escalation), and oversee software license management.
Documentation and Processes: Create and maintain robust cybersecurity documentation, including Authorization to Operate (ATOs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure all machines comply with security policies by interpreting relevant documents.
Help Desk and Customer Support: Offer direct technical support to users on various systems, utilize ticketing systems for incident and service request management, assist with technical issues, provide peripherals, enable security mechanisms like MFA, and configure software such as Microsoft Office/Outlook.
Required Experience Minimum of three years or more performing duties described above.
Desired Experience
Experience using Microsoft Windows Products and INUX.
Experience working in IA roles, installing updates and patches, and performing vulnerability scans and assessments.
Knowledge of Cyber/IA compliance standards and associated documentation.
Proficiency in MS tools, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, and MS Project.
Ability to create pivot tables and graphs of data from exports of CSPT and other sources.
Education Requirements BA/BS degree from an accredited college or supplemental experience is required.
Recruitment Disclaimer Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third‑party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs.
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Position Title:
System Administrator, Journeyman (271)
Requisition #:
236
Position Type:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $110,000
Location:
Patuxent River, MD
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Information Technology
Functional Description This role requires comprehensive understanding and hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, system administration, and IT support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and operational integrity of IT systems, maintaining compliance with various security frameworks, and providing technical assistance to end‑users.
Duties and Responsibilities As a Journeyman System Administrator, you are responsible for providing information assurance, system administration, documentation, and customer support for Top Secret LAN required for the E‑130J NC3 (Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications) next‑generation aircraft being developed for the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out) mission.
Specific Requirements
Cybersecurity and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and ensure Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST, and Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) compliance. Maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM) documentation, conduct security inspections, and participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Vulnerability Management and Remediation: Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans (ACAS and SCAP), mitigate identified risks through patching (e.g., using Ivanti), and apply/verify STIGs using tools like Evaluate‑STIG. Continuously monitor networked and non‑networked assets to identify and resolve potential risk exposure.
System Administration and Network Operations: Provide comprehensive system administration support, including troubleshooting hardware and network issues, assisting with office build planning for compliance and connectivity, and deploying systems in SCIF/SAPF environments. Maintain IT equipment inventory across multiple sites, perform asset builds using Secure Host Baseline images, manage user accounts (creation, privilege escalation), and oversee software license management.
Documentation and Processes: Create and maintain robust cybersecurity documentation, including Authorization to Operate (ATOs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure all machines comply with security policies by interpreting relevant documents.
Help Desk and Customer Support: Offer direct technical support to users on various systems, utilize ticketing systems for incident and service request management, assist with technical issues, provide peripherals, enable security mechanisms like MFA, and configure software such as Microsoft Office/Outlook.
Required Experience Minimum of three years or more performing duties described above.
Desired Experience
Experience using Microsoft Windows Products and INUX.
Experience working in IA roles, installing updates and patches, and performing vulnerability scans and assessments.
Knowledge of Cyber/IA compliance standards and associated documentation.
Proficiency in MS tools, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, and MS Project.
Ability to create pivot tables and graphs of data from exports of CSPT and other sources.
Education Requirements BA/BS degree from an accredited college or supplemental experience is required.
Recruitment Disclaimer Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third‑party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs.
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