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# Application/Systems Administrator

- **Company:** SAALEX Corp.
- **Location:** Patuxent, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, CompTIA Security+, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9067313/applicationsystems-administrator

## About the Role

Required:

 * Experience troubleshooting software issues required.
 * Knowledge of DISA STIGS and how to implement required.
 * CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview)

Desired:

 * Application installation/configuration/administration experience on Windows-based systems required, experience with large-scale/complex app configuration a plus.

Education/Experience:

BS/BA or AS/AA degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Security Clearance:

Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Description

* Performs the installation, integration, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, security implementation, and configuration of software applications with specific focus on Windows systems, including:

 * Microsoft Office products
 * Java JRE
 * Visual Studio
 * Raytheon EAGLE

Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.

Provides support through a ticketing system to application owners, developers, and internal/external teams.

Other duties as assigned or required.


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