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ASEC
501-1,000 employees
Defense engineering, IT, training, and logistics
Compensation Overview
$130k - $150k/yr
Patuxent River, MD, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related information assurance/computer science field from an ABET-accredited institution; in lieu of degree, an additional 3 years of IT experience on Department of Defense classified networks is required.
- 7 years of related System Administration experience is required; 10+ years with no bachelor’s degree.
- Must have a deep level of knowledge and experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
- Demonstrated experience with Confluence and Jira.
- Familiarity with SolarWinds monitoring and auditing tools.
- Familiarity with the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
- Candidates must hold a current IAT-II certification (e.g., Security Plus, CCNA Security, CySA+) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M. Candidates must also have a current Operating System certification (e.g., Windows Server, Linux Plus, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, etc.).
- This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Ensuring secure and compliant Linux operating system configurations by applying Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to prevent misconfiguration and audit issues.
- Managing vulnerability assessments with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and EvaluateSTIG, producing accreditation artifacts to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) compliance and demonstrate security assurance.
- Maintaining and securing VMware ESXi hypervisors, including patching and hardening host systems to ensure platform reliability.
- Automating all routine administrative tasks — including provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance checks, and reporting — using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, improving consistency and reducing manual error.
- Applying Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) updates on a monthly basis to maintain a secure, up-to-date environment.
- Refining processes to align with policy, reduce overhead, and collaborating with DevOps and security teams to support modern automation practices.
- Releasing RHEL hardened system templates on a quarterly basis with required documentation and ATO submission, ensuring standardized and compliant deployments.
- Monitoring Linux and ESXi environments for performance, availability, and security issues to sustain system health and resilience.
- Supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance (FISMA, NIST 800-53, DoD SRG), ensuring alignment with policy and accreditation requirements.
- Maintaining accurate technical documentation in Confluence and using Jira Software for task tracking, ensuring procedural clarity and reducing knowledge gaps.
- Operating and maintaining SolarWinds monitoring and auditing tools to proactively detect anomalies and maintain system integrity.
ASEC provides engineering, IT, training, and logistics services to support defense aviation and mission success for the military. The company delivers these services by designing aircraft systems, creating custom training courseware for Navy personnel, and managing the technical testing and security of flight operations. As a 100% employee-owned business, ASEC distinguishes itself by aligning staff incentives directly with client outcomes across a broad range of integrated technical disciplines. Its goal is to provide the defense industry with cost-effective expertise to ensure the reliability and readiness of advanced manned and unmanned aircraft.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maryland
Founded
2004
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Team expanded to 600 professionals supporting 15+ installations nationwide.[2]
- Markon acquisition in July 2024 strengthens resources and government missions.[2]
- Offices in Lexington Park MD, Jacksonville FL, Dallas TX, Seattle WA expand reach.[1]
What critics are saying
- Markon ownership eliminates ASEC's independent pivots to DoD budget cuts.
- 100% U.S. government reliance collapses revenue on sequestration or terminations.
- Employee ownership loses founders' knowledge to retirement in 18-36 months.
What makes ASEC unique
- ASEC specializes in aviation systems engineering for DoD at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.[1][5]
- Founded 2003 by Vin Bellezza, David Bennett, Doug Desrochers, JB Hollyer in Denny's Waldorf.[6]
- 100% employee-owned with 600 experts across 15+ military installations.[2][4]
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Company News
Markon separated from its former parent in the summer of 2023 to focus exclusively on federal work.