Systems Engineer I

Salary$85k – $140k
LocationSan Diego, California, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1–3 yrs
DepartmentSaalex Openings
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 20, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
1–3 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
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance
Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs
Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems
Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCSA, AWS, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in complex environments
US Citizenship
Skills
RMF
STIGs
enterprise IT
virtualization
cloud
enterprise systems
AWS
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Short term disability
Long term disability
Training development
Wellness resources
Stock option plan
About the company
Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Systems 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-$140k (depending on experience)
About the role
The Systems Engineer I supports the Navy by designing, engineering, and integrating enterprise IT systems and architectures across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments.
Essential Functions:
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Support system engineering tasks including design and documentation.
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Assist with integration and testing.
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Develop technical documentation.
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Support system configuration analysis.
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Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
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1–3 years of experience in relevant field.
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Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
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Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD environments.
Desired:
Nice to have
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Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
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Familiarity with virtualization, cloud, or enterprise systems.
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Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCSA, AWS, etc.).
Additional Qualifications:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work in complex environments.
Security Clearance:
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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
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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Wellness Resources
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Stock Option Plan