Journeyman Systems Administrator
$125k - $150k/yr+ Stock options
Senior
Camarillo, CA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of systems administration experience supporting Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments is required.
- CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent Department of Defense-approved Information Assurance certification is required.
- Experience administering servers, implementing patches, troubleshooting systems, and managing software installations and upgrades is required.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity requirements, including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and account management, is required.
- Familiarity with configuration management processes, change control procedures, and technical documentation is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Access Program access are required; obtaining a clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are required.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and supporting infrastructure.
- Support Risk Management Framework documentation activities and system authorization efforts.
- Assist with developing, maintaining, and submitting accreditation documentation.
- Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with Information Assurance and Risk Management Framework requirements.
- Perform system patching, Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities.
- Review audit logs, ACAS scan results, and vulnerability reports, and implement corrective actions.
- Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management reporting and continuous monitoring activities.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and system access controls.
- Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and recoverability.
- Support installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, diagrams, software inventories, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in Configuration Control Board activities and change request reviews.
- Ensure system changes are processed in accordance with Configuration Management Plans.
- Coordinate activities with system owners, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, and government stakeholders.
- Support logistics, training, and technical documentation efforts.
- Participate in the Ranges Department Information Assurance Enterprise Team and support other organizational elements as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting Risk Management Framework and system authorization activities.
- Experience with ACAS, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience supporting enterprise Windows Server and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
- Experience with automated security and reporting tools.
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