**Who this is for** This role is for a mid-to-senior level IT professional with deep experience in enterprise system administration, specifically within defense
Work type: onsite
Location: Tidewater, Virginia, United States
Salary: $100,000 – $170,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for a mid-to-senior level IT professional with deep experience in enterprise system administration, specifically within defense or government-contracted environments. **Key highlights** You will manage and secure enterprise IT systems for the Navy’s global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments, ensuring high availability and strict compliance with DoD security standards. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess 5–7 years of experience maintaining complex enterprise IT infrastructure. - Have a proven track record of applying RMF and STIGs security protocols. - Are eligible to obtain or currently hold a Secret or higher security clearance. - Enjoy working on mission-critical projects that support national defense operations.
Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple System Administrator 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: $100k-$170k (depending on experience)
The System Administrator III 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:
• Administer enterprise systems including servers and virtual environments.
• Implement system configurations, updates, and patches.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Support compliance with STIGs and RMF.
• Maintain system documentation and baselines.
• 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.
• 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