System Administrator I

Saalex Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a System Administrator I to support the Navy by managing enterprise IT systems. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. Responsibilities include system administration, installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. The role offers a competitive salary range of $60k-$105k based on experience and various benefits such as health care, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCSA, AWS, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support system administration tasks and monitoring.
• Assist with installation and updates.
• Maintain documentation.

Skills

System administration tasks and monitoring

Basic troubleshooting

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD environments

Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple System Administrator I positions in Tidewater, 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: $60k-$105k (depending on experience)

The System Administrator supports the Navy by administering, maintaining, and securing enterprise IT systems across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role ensures system reliability, performance, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Essential Functions

• Support system administration tasks and monitoring.
• Assist with installation and updates.
• Perform basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD environments.

Desired

• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
• Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCSA, AWS, etc.).

Additional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in complex environments.

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.

Benefits

• 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