Cleared Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Professional

JASON ALMOND

Hanover, MD *****

Cell: 240-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Status: Immediately Available (Cleared)

CLEARED SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL

Cleared Systems Administrator and cybersecurity professional with over two years of hands-on sysadmin experience supporting classified ISR platforms and DoD enterprise environments. Proven expertise administering Windows and Linux systems, conducting ACAS vulnerability assessments, implementing RMF controls, and sustaining mission-critical infrastructure in high-risk, compliance-driven environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems

Windows Server 2019/2022, Windows 10/11

Linux: RHEL 8, Ubuntu, Fedora, Kali

Systems Administration

User and system administration, baseline configuration, patching, system hardening

Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox

Cybersecurity & Compliance

ACAS (Nessus), DISA STIGs, STIG Viewer, AutomateSTIG

RMF (NIST 800-53), eMASS

Networking & Security

Cisco routing & switching, Brocade

Firewalls: Cisco, Netgate

SIEM: Splunk

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Systems Administrator / Cyber Field Service Representative – ATHENA-R

MAG Aerospace Camp Humphreys, South Korea

2024 – Present

Perform day-to-day systems administration for classified ISR platforms, supporting Windows and Linux operating systems in mission environments

Administer system configurations, user access, and baseline hardening in accordance with DISA STIG and RMF requirements

Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and implement remediation actions to reduce security risk

Support lifecycle sustainment of mission systems, including troubleshooting, patching, and configuration management

Maintain operational availability of MEP subsystems (Banshee, E1, BLOS, TH) supporting ISR missions

Interface with engineering, cybersecurity, and leadership teams to support compliance and system readiness

Information Technology Specialist

United States Navy Reserve (USNR) Baltimore, MD

Aug 2023 – Present

Provide Tier 1–2 IT support for reservist personnel, resolving hardware, software, network connectivity, and email issues

Administer baseline configurations and user access in DoD IT environments

Coordinate and deliver technical training for junior reservists on virtualized systems, DoD software, and troubleshooting workflows

Support operations across hybrid physical and virtual environments

Aviation Ordnance Specialist

United States Navy (USN) San Diego, CA

Aug 2018 – Aug 2023

Supervised and trained aviation ordnance electrical technicians supporting mission-critical electronic systems

Managed maintenance and QA oversight of precision electronic components valued in excess of $150M

Developed and implemented ordnance electrical troubleshooting and handling procedures, improving safety and operational efficiency

Served as Quality Assurance (QA) and Calibration observer, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards during high-risk operations

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Information Technology (Networking Focus)

Towson University, Towson, MD

Spring 2025 – Present

Bachelor of Science – Cybersecurity (Coursework Completed)

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), Adelphi, MD

High School Diploma

Great Mills High School, Great Mills, MD

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+ — Active

Cisco CCNA — In Progress (Expected Feb 2026)

CompTIA Linux+ — In Progress

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2+ years of systems administration experience supporting classified mission systems

Trusted to operate independently in high-pressure, compliance-driven environments

Strong foundation in networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations

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