Network Engineer
About the job
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in network engineering or a related field is required.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+ are required, depending on level.
- Experience supporting complex networked systems is required.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and client/server architectures is required.
- Experience with fiber optic networks and telecommunications systems is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, or Engineering is required.
- An active Secret clearance is required; obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.
- Design, engineer, integrate, operate, and sustain network and telecommunications systems.
- Support LAN/WAN architectures, routing, switching, and secure communications.
- Support fiber optic systems, structured cabling, and IP-based communications.
- Integrate and support networked instrumentation and range systems.
- Troubleshoot network and system issues in laboratory and field environments.
- Support cybersecurity compliance, including STIGs and RMF activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams.
- Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams.
- Support on-site integration, test events, and operational activities.
- Experience supporting DoD test, training, or range systems.
- Experience with DISA STIGs and cybersecurity compliance.
- Experience with RF communications systems.
- Prior experience with NSWC or Navy programs.
About the company
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 $249.9 million Navy logistics IT MAC broadens recurring task-order pipeline.
- June 2026 OTA consortium additions open Army, naval surface, industrial-base, and information-warfare work.
- July 7, 2025 Greenfield added 61 avionics software employees for Navy aviation programs.
What critics are saying
- Task-order dependence leaves Saalex exposed to recompete losses and protest delays.
- Integrating Greenfield, Spalding, and Netsimco strains delivery, margins, and culture in 2025-2026.
- If Navy or MDA recompetes go against Saalex, acquisition-led growth collapses quickly.
What makes Saalex unique
- Employee-owned defense integrator with nearly 1,000 staff spans undersea, surface, air, and space.
- August 14, 2026 Navy cyberspace MAC win deepens NIWC Pacific mission access.
- January 26, 2026 AI platform and April 22 ASCENT lab accelerate software modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Stock Options
- Professional Development Budget