**Who this is for** This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity engineer looking to develop secure architectures and harden systems for Navy enterprise
Work type: onsite
Location: Tidewater, Virginia, United States
Salary: $85,000 – $145,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity engineer looking to develop secure architectures and harden systems for Navy enterprise networks. **Key highlights** You will assist senior engineers with security implementations, perform vulnerability scanning, and support documentation efforts for Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 1–3 years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity engineering. - Are familiar with DoD 8140-aligned certifications such as Security+ or CEH. - Have exposure to enterprise tools like ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms. - Are motivated to obtain and maintain a high-level government security clearance.
Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Engineer I 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: $85k-$145k (depending on experience)
The Cybersecurity Engineer I supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and securing enterprise IT and network systems in support of global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering, system hardening, and integration of secure architectures.
Essential Functions:
• Support cybersecurity engineering tasks including system hardening and secure configuration.
• Assist in applying security controls and patches to systems and applications.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.
• Assist with documentation for RMF and security compliance activities.
• Work with senior engineers to implement secure solutions.
Required:
• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or related field.
• Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
• Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Required certifications aligned to DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level).
Desired:
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms.
• Experience with cloud or virtualized environments.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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.
• 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