Senior Network & Systems Administrator - DoD Security

Saalex Corp.; Camarillo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Saalex Corp. in Camarillo, CA seeks a Journeyman Network and Computer Systems Administrator to design, deploy, operate, and secure enterprise networks and computing environments supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include configuring WANs/BANs, routing, switching, wireless technologies, and system administration with STIGs compliance. Requires Top Secret clearance and CCNA or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of highly technical experience in network infrastructure management, including WAN/BAN management.
• CCNA certification or equivalent experience demonstrating routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with wireless technologies (WiFi) including development, implementation, and operational support.
• Knowledge of network security and compliance requirements, including STIGs and DISA/NCDOC controls.
• Experience sustaining and maintaining infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain enterprise network and computer systems.
• Administer WANs and BANs.
• Configure and support routing, switching, and network security solutions.
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless network technologies.
• Perform systems administration for enterprise computing environments.
• Apply cybersecurity controls per DISA, NCDOC, and DoD requirements.
• Harden network and computer systems using STIGs and maintain documentation.
• Monitor and maintain security to protect mission-critical operations.
• Support infrastructure modernization initiatives and technology refresh.
• Troubleshoot complex network, system, and security issues to ensure availability.

Skills

Network infrastructure management

WAN/BAN management

Routing & switching

Wireless networking

Cybersecurity compliance

Systems administration

Infrastructure modernization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's degree + 4 yrs exp substitution

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

WiFi deployment

STIGs application

Job description

Saalexis seeking aJourneyman Network and Computer Systems Administrator in Camarillo, CAto support the design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and security of enterprise network and computing environments. The selected candidate will provide expertise in network infrastructure management, routing and switching, wireless technologies, cybersecurity compliance, systems administration, and infrastructure modernization in support of mission-critical operations.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$110k-$120k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location:Onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain enterprise network and computer systems.
• Administer and manage Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Base Area Networks (BANs).
• Configure and support routing, switching, and network security solutions.
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless (WiFi) network technologies.
• Perform systems administration for enterprise computing environments.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with DISA, NCDOC, and DoD requirements.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and harden network and computer systems.
• Monitor, assess, and maintain network and system security to protect mission-critical operations.
• Perform system sustainment activities, including patching, firmware updates, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Support infrastructure modernization initiatives and technology refresh efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex network, system, and security issues to ensure operational availability.
• Maintain documentation related to network architecture, configurations, and system changes.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and support for enterprise network and computing environments.
• Support mission-critical operations through reliable and secure infrastructure management.

Required:

• At least three (3) years of highly technical experience in network infrastructure management, including WAN/BAN management.
• Ability to design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot complex network solutions.
• CCNA certification or equivalent experience demonstrating strong routing, switching, and network security skillsets.
• Experience with wireless (WiFi) technologies, including development, implementation, and operational support.
• Knowledge of network security and compliance requirements, including the ability to harden systems, apply STIGs, and follow DISA/NCDOC cybersecurity controls.
• Experience supporting sustainment and maintenance activities, including patching, firmware updates, upgrades, and infrastructure modernization.

Education:

Bacherlors Degree. Associate's degree plus 4 years’ additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance required. 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)
• Training & Development