Senior System and Server Administrator

Saalex•Ridgecrest, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Senior System and Server 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.

Requirements

7+ years of system and server administration experience
Advanced expertise in RHEL and Microsoft server environments
Strong background in cybersecurity, compliance, and vulnerability management
Proven experience designing automation and scripting solutions
Deep understanding of enterprise storage and networking services
Ability to lead technical efforts and support mission‑critical systems
Active Secret required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead administration and optimization of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
Architect, manage, and harden containerized platforms (Podman/Docker)
Oversee cybersecurity, compliance, and vulnerability mitigation efforts across systems
Plan and execute system sustainment, patching strategies, and lifecycle management
Serve as a technical authority for Microsoft Server (2016 or later) and Windows 10/11 environments
Oversee and improve client administration, imaging, and provisioning processes
Develop and maintain advanced automation and scripting solutions Bash for Linux environments PowerShell for Windows environments
Manage and optimize Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and data‑flow issues , including high‑volume data transmissions
Mentor junior administrators and contribute to technical standards and best practices
Other duties as assigned or required