Senior Systems Administrator
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Senior Systems Administrator
Saalex· Corporate
About this role
Saalex is seeking a Senior System Administrator in Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, RMF support, vulnerability management, configuration management, and enterprise infrastructure support across multiple mission-critical systems. This position requires extensive experience supporting secure DoD environments and the ability to lead technical efforts across diverse operating environments.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150k - $175k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite – NAS Point Mugu, CA
Essential Functions:
- Lead administration, maintenance, and sustainment of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems supporting mission operations.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor for RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and system authorization efforts.
- Lead preparation, maintenance, and submission of accreditation packages and RMF documentation.
- Implement and oversee security controls, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Review, analyze, and remediate ACAS findings, audit logs, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Lead patch management efforts, security updates, and operating system lifecycle activities.
- Manage system resources including availability, capacity, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Support planning, installation, testing, and deployment of new hardware, software, and operating system upgrades.
- Lead development of system documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, inventories, and configuration baselines.
- Serve as a voting member and technical contributor to Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and change management activities.
- Review and approve technical changes to ensure compliance with system security and configuration management requirements.
- Coordinate with Information Assurance personnel, engineers, system owners, and government customers.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior administrators and technical staff.
- Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, security assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Participate in enterprise IA initiatives supporting department-wide cybersecurity requirements.
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to technical teams and end users as required.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Required:
- Minimum of 10 years of systems administration experience supporting complex Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved Information Assurance certification required.
- Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, system hardening, patch management, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
- Experience supporting RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and enterprise cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), change management processes, and configuration management documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior personnel.
Desired:
- Experience supporting RMF, ATO, and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities.
- Experience with ACAS, eMASS, SCCM, Tenable, or similar cybersecurity tools.
- Experience supporting Navy, NAVAIR, or other DoD environments.
- Microsoft, Red Hat, Linux+, RHCSA/RHCE, or similar systems administration certifications.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Additional technical education or cybersecurity-related coursework preferred.
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Systems Administrator role at Saalex?
The listed salary for this Senior Systems Administrator position at Saalex is USD 150K–175K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Systems Administrator position at Saalex located?
This Senior Systems Administrator role at Saalex is based in Camarillo, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Systems Administrator role at Saalex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Systems Administrator role in the Corporate department at Saalex.
Which team or department does the Senior Systems Administrator at Saalex belong to?
This Senior Systems Administrator position is part of the Corporate department at Saalex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Systems Administrator position at Saalex?
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When was the Senior Systems Administrator job at Saalex posted?
This Senior Systems Administrator position at Saalex was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Systems Administrator
Saalex · 💰 USD 150K–175K
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