Systems Administrator
US$125,000 – US$150,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Journeyman Systems Administrator”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$125,000 – US$150,000 / yr |
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CertificationsSecurity+, High School Diploma
Study levelCertificate
Saalex is seeking a Journeyman System Administrator to support the Airborne Instrumentation Division in Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA. The selected candidate will provide systems administration and cybersecurity support for Windows and UNIX/Linux environments while assisting with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Information Assurance (IA) activities. This position supports mission-critical systems and requires close coordination with cybersecurity personnel, system owners, engineers, and government stakeholders.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $125k -$150k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite – NAS Point Mugu, CA
Essential Functions:
- Administer and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and supporting infrastructure.
- Support RMF documentation activities and system authorization efforts.
- Assist with development, maintenance, and submission of accreditation documentation.
- Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with IA and RMF requirements.
- Perform system patching, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities.
- Review audit logs, ACAS scan results, and vulnerability reports and implement corrective actions.
- Support IAVM reporting and continuous monitoring activities.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and system access controls.
- Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and recoverability.
- Support installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, diagrams, software inventories, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and change request reviews.
- Ensure system changes are processed in accordance with Configuration Management Plans (CMPs).
- Coordinate activities with system owners, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, and government stakeholders.
- Support logistics, training, and technical documentation efforts.
- Participate in the Ranges Department IA Enterprise Team and provide support to other organizational elements as required.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required: