Cyber Range Software Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is seeking a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of a Cyber Range comprising hundreds to thousands of VMs using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, and other automation technologies. The role involves collaboration with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to configure the Cyber Range for training, force-on-force exercises, and mimicking customer infrastructures. The position also entails working with a team of other engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
• Experience with networking and virtualization
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
• Network Engineering experience with Arista, Cisco, and Juniper
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
• Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI Poly
• Minimum Years of Experience: A Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations
• Experience utilizing and developing with Splunk
• Experience with Nutanix
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture where all employees have the responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment. Employees are responsible for completing training requirements, fulfilling self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for managing the company's business and the key to achieving customer satisfaction. Each employee must adhere to the Amentum Quality Policy and follow applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read and understand the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertinent to their job.

Compensation Details

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000, subject to negotiation based on qualifications and experience. The actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

This job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.