Senior Network & Systems Admin — Onsite TS Clearance

Saalex Corp.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex is seeking a Senior Network & Systems Administrator in Ridgecrest, CA to design, implement, secure, and sustain enterprise network and computing environments. The selected candidate will serve as a technical lead for network infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, systems administration, and modernization initiatives supporting mission-critical operations.

This full-time onsite role offers a salary of $105k-$120k annually, requires an active Top Secret clearance, and typically demands a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Experience designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting complex network solutions.
• Experience supporting WAN, BAN, and LAN environments.
• Experience administering routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless network technologies.
• Experience with system hardening, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, patching, firmware updates, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and enterprise infrastructure sustainment.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network and computer systems.
• Support WAN, BAN, LAN, and wireless (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related technologies.
• Lead network modernization, upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and infrastructure sustainment activities.
• Implement network security controls, system hardening, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Support cybersecurity audits, compliance requirements, and Government-directed security controls.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and customer stakeholders to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Systems administration

Cybersecurity compliance

Leadership

Communication

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Juniper

Palo Alto

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Senior Network & Systems Administrator in Ridgecrest, CA to design, implement, secure, and sustain enterprise network and computing environments. The selected candidate will serve as a technical lead for network infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, systems administration, and modernization initiatives supporting mission-critical operations.

This full-time onsite role offers a salary of $105k-$120k annually, requires an active Top Secret clearance, and typically demands a