Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Cybersecurity Engineer 1

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or a related field.
Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks.
Certifications aligned to Department of Defense 8140, such as Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), based on level.
A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance; obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity engineering tasks, including system hardening and secure configuration.
Assist in applying security controls and patches to systems and applications.
Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.
Assist with documentation for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security compliance activities.
Work with senior engineers to implement secure solutions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy programs.
Familiarity with enterprise tools such as ACAS, HBSS, or security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.
Experience with cloud or virtualized environments.
Active Secret, Top Secret, or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.

Cybersecurity Engineer I

Saalex · Tidewater, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-20

Salary: USD 85,000–145,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: NETTN

Description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Engineer I in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award.

Salary: $85k-$145k (depending on experience)

The Cybersecurity Engineer I supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and securing enterprise IT and network systems in support of global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering, system hardening, and integration of secure architectures.

Essential Functions:

Support cybersecurity engineering tasks including system hardening and secure configuration.
Assist in applying security controls and patches to systems and applications.
Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.
Assist with documentation for RMF and security compliance activities.
Work with senior engineers to implement secure solutions.

Requirements

Required:

1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or related field.
Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
Required certifications aligned to DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level).

Desired:

Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
Familiarity with enterprise tools such as ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms.
Experience with cloud or virtualized environments.
Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Benefit

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About the Company

Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It supports test range operations and management, engineering and logistics, data analytics and business intelligence, and IT services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint 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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Camarillo, CA
Founded: 1999

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