Job Requirements Ridgecrest, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Description Saalex is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex 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.

Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$36.00-$38.00 Hourly (depending upon experience)

Work Location:

Full-time onsite at China Lake, CA. About the

Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) looking for high-impact technical work paired with the flexibility of a part-time schedule? At Saalex Solutions, we support vital Department of Defense tactical training systems and test range capabilities. We are actively seeking a Senior Red Hat & Cloud Systems Administrator-while targeting a Senior, motivated Journeyman-level professionals with the right mindset, strong technical foundation, and drive to grow are strongly encouraged to apply! In this role, you will help maintain, automate, and modernize mission-critical systems across hybrid enterprise environments-bridging on-premise high-performance Linux enclaves with AWS cloud architectures. This position offers the ideal blend of high technical autonomy, cutting-edge DevSecOps tooling, and a flexible 20-25 hour workweek.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

True Work-Life Flexibility:

Guaranteed 20-25 hours per week with adaptable scheduling around core operational windows. Alternate Fridays Off (9/80 Schedule): Enjoy standard three-day weekends every other week.

Modern Tooling & Autonomy:

Drive technical solutions across AWS cloud infrastructure, modern CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code automation.

Direct Mission Impact:

Support real-time systems essential to naval air warfare test ranges and national defense readiness.

Continuous Growth & Mentorship:

Full sponsorship for DoD cyber credentials, technical training, and professional development units (CEUs) to help you advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Linux and Cloud systems resource, you will perform hands-on administration, hardening, and automation across both classified and unclassified environments:

Enterprise Linux Administration:

Deploy, configure, and administer multi-distribution Linux environments (primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux [RHEL], CentOS, and Ubuntu) supporting real-time servers, lab environments, and field engineering workstations.

AWS Cloud Engineering:

Support, deploy, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure utilizing VPC, EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS, and EFS. Infrastructure as

Code & Automation:

Automate routine provisioning, configuration, and deployments using Ansible, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation.

System Hardening & Compliance:

Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), evaluate Nessus/ACAS scan findings, and remediate vulnerabilities in alignment with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.

CI/CD & DevSecOps Enablement:

Support and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline) to enable reliable, secure software releases.

Performance & Network Tuning:

Proactively monitor server health, perform root-cause analysis on system alerts, and troubleshoot network routing (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and load balancing).

Identity & Access Management:

Administer user accounts, role-based privileges, and group security policies in accordance with DoD and Navy cybersecurity directives.

Agile Collaboration:

Participate in Agile/Scrum sprint coordination, providing dependable infrastructure and deployment support to software developers, test engineers, and cyber leads. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Required:

Operating System Certification:

Active Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Cybersecurity Baseline (DoD 8140 / 8570 Compliant): Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent).

Cloud & Automation Exposure:

Practical experience with core AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM) and scripting/automation tools (Bash, Python, Ansible, or Terraform).

Security Hardening:

Familiarity with DISA STIGs, SCAP compliance tools, and vulnerability remediation. Less than 3 years in a technical discipline or a BA/BS Performs testing duties under the oversight of senior staff with a high drive to learn advanced testing methodologies, design review processes, and systems integration.

Desired:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes/OpenShift). Prior experience supporting Navy/DoD test range facilities (NAWCWD China Lake / Point Mugu or similar SSA environments). Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or enterprise Git repositories.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with less than 3 years.

Security Clearance:

Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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