Cybersecurity Analyst
US$80,000 – US$140,000 / yr base salary
Posted 20 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Cybersecurity Analyst III”
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- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$140,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsSecurity+, CySA+, SSCP
Field of studyCybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, Related Field (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Analyst 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: $80k-$140k (depending on experience)
The Cybersecurity Analyst III supports the Navy by managing configuration control processes, system baselines, and change management activities for IT, cybersecurity, and engineering systems in distributed environments.
Essential Functions:
- Execute mission-critical operations supporting Navy enterprise services.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, STIGs, and DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies.
- Support monitoring, incident response, and system performance.
- Operate within distributed CONUS/OCONUS environments.
- Collaborate with Government stakeholders.
Requirements
Required:
- 5–7 years of experience in relevant field.
- Experience supporting DoD environments.
- Required certifications: Security+, CySA+, SSCP.
Desired:
- Advanced degree in related field.
- Experience supporting LVC or distributed enterprise environments.
- Additional certifications aligned to role.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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.
Benefits
- 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