Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Journeyman Systems Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuration, deployment and maintaining Windows servers, Windows 11 desktop systems, Network infrastructure and compliance with information assurance requirements. Candidate will create and maintain lab test and development environments. Candidate will support 75 users / 125 computer assets / printers / network connectivity in the building.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90k-$120k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite (see onsite requirements below)
**On-site Requirements: This position is not eligible for reoccurring telework, and will require an onsite presence at Patuxent River NAS for greater than or equal to 90% of the work week.
Essential Functions:
- Perform ACAS / SCAPs on machines to look for vulnerabilities and apply patches to remediate.
- Build, Maintain and harden workstations and laptops.
- Upgrade and configure data systems, administer operating systems, and maintain basic security and recovery procedures such as scheduling and backups.
- Responsible for gathering all information (drawing, hardware/software list, PAA’s, etc for submittal to the ISSO for an ATO on EMASS ID 12900 and EMASS ID 3699
- Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
- Administer network security measures.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years system administration experience
- Experience with ACAS
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Knowledgeable / proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems
- Troubleshoot tier 1 support issues
- Ability to manage / maintain various types of servers and security requirements
- Security conscious in all aspects
- Resourceful / problem solving skills
- Works independently
- Self-starter
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 5 years related experience, OR HS and 7 years related experience.
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Education:
BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 5 years related experience, OR HS and 7 years related experience.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Stock Option Plan
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years system administration experience
- Experience with ACAS
- Experience with SCAP
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Proficient with Microsoft operating systems (Windows Server, Windows 11)
- Troubleshoot tier 1 support issues
- Ability to manage and maintain various types of servers and security requirements
- Experience creating and maintaining lab test and development environments
- Security conscious and administer network security measures
- Resourceful problem-solving skills; works independently; self-starter; organized; detail oriented
- Education: BS/BA + 3 years OR AA/AS + 5 years OR HS + 7 years related experience
- Active Top Secret clearance required
What We Do
Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.
