Junior Systems Administrator
- Salary
- $65k - $85k annually
- Level
- Junior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Junior 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: $65k-$85k 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 1 years system administration experience
- Knowledge/exposure to ACAS
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Knowledgeable / proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems
- 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 1 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience, OR HS and 5 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 1 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience, OR HS and 5 years related experience.
Saalex's standard text
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
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
What this role asks for
89% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Saalex's standard text, folded away below.
Read against Saalex's other open postings on this site.
The team: Greenfield Openings HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 23 open in Greenfield Openings. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
C++ (5 of 23), Java (5 of 23), Python (4 of 23), C (2 of 23)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Journeyman Software Developer posted Sep 30
- Avionics Integrated Product Team Lead posted Sep 11
- Cockpit Lead Systems Engineer posted Sep 9
- Senior Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Mission Systems Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Senior Financial Analyst posted Aug 27
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted Aug 19
- Engineering Technician III posted Jul 17
- Junior Software Developer posted Jun 29
- Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software/Data Analysis) posted Jun 25
- Junior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Junior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Senior Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted May 21
- Junior Systems Administrator posted Mar 10
From the team and dates on Saalex's own job board.
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