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Must have9
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
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
High School Diploma or GED
Active Top Secret clearance
Nice to have5
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
Additional technical education or cybersecurity-related coursework
Eligibility2
Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access
US Citizenship
Skills
Windows
UNIX
Linux
ACAS
eMASS
SCCM
Tenable
Microsoft
Red Hat
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
401(k)
Ira
Life insurance
Paid time off
Short term disability
Long term disability
Training development
Wellness resources
Stock option plan
About the 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:
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Lead administration, maintenance, and sustainment of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems supporting mission operations.
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Serve as a senior technical advisor for RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and system authorization efforts.
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Lead preparation, maintenance, and submission of accreditation packages and RMF documentation.
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Implement and oversee security controls, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
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Review, analyze, and remediate ACAS findings, audit logs, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Lead patch management efforts, security updates, and operating system lifecycle activities.
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Manage system resources including availability, capacity, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
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Support planning, installation, testing, and deployment of new hardware, software, and operating system upgrades.
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Lead development of system documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, inventories, and configuration baselines.
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Serve as a voting member and technical contributor to Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and change management activities.
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Review and approve technical changes to ensure compliance with system security and configuration management requirements.
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Coordinate with Information Assurance personnel, engineers, system owners, and government customers.
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Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior administrators and technical staff.
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Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, security assessments, and compliance reviews.
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Participate in enterprise IA initiatives supporting department-wide cybersecurity requirements.
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Provide training and knowledge transfer to technical teams and end users as required.
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Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
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Minimum of 10 years of systems administration experience supporting complex Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments.
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CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved Information Assurance certification required.
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Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, system hardening, patch management, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
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Experience supporting RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and enterprise cybersecurity requirements.
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Experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), change management processes, and configuration management documentation.
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior personnel.
Desired:
Nice to have
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Experience supporting RMF, ATO, and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities.
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Experience with ACAS, eMASS, SCCM, Tenable, or similar cybersecurity tools.
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Experience supporting Navy, NAVAIR, or other DoD environments.
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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.