Network Administrator with COMSEC Experience
Saalex Solutions is seeking a Network Administrator with COMSEC Experience in Ridgecrest, CA.
Saalex Solutions, a division of 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. We employ a workforce of over 900 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Washington DC, Lexington Park, MD, Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90K-$115K (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.
Essential Functions:
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with COMSEC (Communications Security) experience to support a mission-critical DoD program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network infrastructure, secure communications, and cryptographic key management, with a deep understanding of DoD COMSEC policies and procedures.
Network Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
COMSEC Operations
- Manage and safeguard cryptographic keying material using EKMS/KMI systems.
- Operate and maintain COMSEC equipment (e.g., TACLANE, KG-175, STE).
- Ensure compliance with NSA and DoD COMSEC policies (e.g., CNSSI 4001, DoDI 8523.01).
- Conduct periodic COMSEC audits, inventories, and incident reporting.
Security & Compliance
- Implement network security controls in accordance with RMF and STIGs.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities and threats.
- Support accreditation and certification efforts for classified networks.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
- 2+ years of hands-on COMSEC experience.
- Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network platforms.
- Experience with EKMS/KMI, TACLANE, and other COMSEC devices.
- Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity and COMSEC regulations.
- CompTIA Security+ or CCNA certification required.
- COMSEC Custodian Certification or equivalent training.
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
- 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
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
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