System Administrator II

Saalex Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

An engineering and IT services company is seeking a System Administrator II for roles in Tidewater, VA, and San Diego, CA. The position involves administering and securing enterprise IT systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, and maintaining system reliability. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering. Competitive salary offered between $70k and $120k depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain systems and services.
• Perform patching, updates, and system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

System administration

Troubleshooting

Security configurations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Security+

RHCSA

AWS

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multipleSystem Administrator II inTidewater, 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: $70k-$120k (depending on experience)

The System Administrator IIsupportsthe 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

• Administer and maintain systems and services.
• Perform patching, updates, and system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Support security configurations.
• Maintain system logs and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required

• 3–5 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