Systems Engineer II

Saalex; Tidewater (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; 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)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering and IT services firm is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Tidewater to support the Navy by designing enterprise IT systems across global environments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering, 3-5 years of applicable experience, and offers a salary ranging from $95k to $160k depending on experience. The firm emphasizes career development and provides a competitive benefits package, including health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement system configurations and solutions.
• Support system integration and testing.
• Develop technical documentation.
• Support system performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of RMF

Knowledge of STIGs

Experience with DoD environments

Education

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

Tools

Security+ certification

RHCSA certification

AWS certification

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Systems Engineer II positions in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp. is an Engineering and IT Services company focused on Test Range Operations, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with experience 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: $95k-$160k (depending on experience)

The Systems Engineer II supports the Navy by designing, engineering, and integrating enterprise IT systems and architectures across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement system configurations and solutions.
• Support system integration and testing.
• Develop technical documentation.
• Support system performance analysis.
• 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