Cybersecurity Analyst III

Saalex; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k/Retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO

Disability coverage

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock option plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III to support Navy IT, cybersecurity, and engineering systems in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. The role emphasizes RMF/STIG compliance, incident response, and distributed environment management, with a focus on DoD environments.

Required 5–7 years of experience, DoD background, and Security+, CySA+, SSCP certifications. Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for security clearance (Secret/Top Secret/TS/SCI) preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in relevant field
• Experience supporting DoD environments
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Execute mission-critical operations supporting Navy enterprise services.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, STIGs, and DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies.
• Support monitoring, incident response, and system performance.
• Operate within distributed CONUS/OCONUS environments.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders.

Skills

Security+ certification

CySA+ certification

SSCP certification

DoD cybersecurity

RMF/STIGs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Engineering or related field

Job description

Saalex Corporationis seeking multipleCybersecurity Analyst IIIinTidewater, 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:$80k-$140k (depending on experience)

The Cybersecurity Analyst III supports the Navy by managing configuration control processes, system baselines, and change management activities for IT, cybersecurity, and engineering systems in distributed environments.

Essential Functions:

• Execute mission-critical operations supporting Navy enterprise services.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, STIGs, and DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies.
• Support monitoring, incident response, and system performance.
• Operatewithin distributed CONUS/OCONUS environments.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders.

Required:

• 5–7 years of experience in relevantfield.
• Experience supporting DoD environments.
• Required certifications: Security+,CySA+, SSCP.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in related field.
• Experience supporting LVC or distributed enterprise environments.
• Additionalcertifications aligned to role.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, 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.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 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 Plan