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System Administrator - MC2 (5593)

SMX
Location
Patuxent River, MD
Posted
12 days ago
Department
DOW Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
  • 1-3 years IT related experience
  • Experience with Windows OS
  • DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) with acceptable certifications such as CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
Nice to have
  • Unix knowledge
What the job really is

The System Administrator will be part of a 24x7 IT team at the Patuxent River Data Center, focusing on end user support and compliance. Daily tasks include monitoring and maintaining computer systems, applying security updates, managing ticketing requests, and ensuring physical security. The role requires working a Wednesday to Saturday schedule from 6am to 5pm.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement
Things to weigh
  • Position requires a Top Secret clearance which may limit candidate pool
  • Schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, which may not suit all candidates
  • No mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided is relatively broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
Job score2.8/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness5/5
Career value3/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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