Systems Engineer III

Saalex Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision care

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Systems Engineer III to design and integrate enterprise IT systems. Located in San Diego, CA, this role demands 5-7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of RMF and DoD environments. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness resources. Competitive salary ranges from $110k to $180k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise system architectures.
• Lead system integration and engineering efforts.
• Provide technical leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in enterprise IT environments

Knowledge of RMF and 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 III 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

$110k-$180k (depending on experience)

The Systems Engineer III 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 enterprise system architectures.
• Lead system integration and engineering efforts.
• Develop system specifications and engineering artifacts.
• Support RMF/ATO processes.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required

• 5–7 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