Senior Systems Administrator – DoD RMF & Cybersecurity Lead

Saalex; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex is seeking a Senior System Administrator to serve as a senior technical resource across DoD environments, responsible for systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, RMF support, vulnerability management, and enterprise infrastructure across multiple mission-critical systems. The role demands extensive DoD experience and leadership across diverse operating environments.

The position is full-time and onsite at Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA with a salary range of

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of systems administration experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP access.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls, system hardening, patch management, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience supporting RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and enterprise cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), change management, and configuration management documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, maintenance, and sustainment of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems.
• Provide RMF support and system authorization documentation.
• Lead patch management, security updates, and lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate with IA personnel, engineers, system owners, and government customers.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff and technical teams.
• Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Windows administration

UNIX/Linux administration

RMF

Vulnerability remediation

Security+

DoD compliance

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Leadership

CCBs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

SCCM

Tenable

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Senior System Administrator to serve as a senior technical resource across DoD environments, responsible for systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, RMF support, vulnerability management, and enterprise infrastructure across multiple mission-critical systems. The role demands extensive DoD experience and leadership across diverse operating environments.

The position is full-time and onsite at Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA with a salary range of