Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Systems Engineer 3

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience in a relevant field.
A bachelor's degree in information technology or engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience supporting enterprise information technology environments.
Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and Department of Defense environments.
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy programs is desired.
Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems is desired.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, RHCSA, or AWS are desired.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in complex environments.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance; obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise system architectures.
Lead system integration and engineering efforts.
Develop system specifications and engineering artifacts.
Support Risk Management Framework and Authorization to Operate processes.
Provide technical leadership.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy programs.
Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, RHCSA, or AWS.
Active security clearances are preferred.

Systems Engineer III

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

Salary: USD 110,000–180,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: NETTN

Description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Systems Engineer III 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: $110k-$180k (depending on experience)

The Systems Engineer III supports the Navy by designing, engineering, and integrating enterprise IT systems and architectures across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments.

Essential Functions:

Design and implement enterprise system architectures.
Lead system integration and engineering efforts.
Develop system specifications and engineering artifacts.
Support RMF/ATO processes.
Provide technical leadership.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

5–7 years of experience in relevant field.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD environments.

Desired:

Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems.
Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCSA, AWS, etc.).

Additional Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in complex environments.

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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