Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support the Air Force in the operation and maintenance of the MQ-9 communications system, global network architectures to include the Aircraft Control Network (ACN), Sensor Product Dissemination Network (SPDN), Squadron Operations Centers (SOCs) ancillary systems, and relay site communication.
• Support all MQ-9 stakeholders including ACC, ANG, AFSOC, SOCOM, USMC, ADC, and other external agencies.
• Implement, maintain, and support complex network infrastructure and resolve escalated troubleshooting incidents.
• Act as the final point of escalation for the C-NOC, performing root cause analysis, network planning, and ensuring high network availability.

Essential Job Duties

• Standard work schedule will be day shift with weekend coverage.
• Work may be temporarily required outside the standard work schedule, and may include rotating on-call responsibilities, to support mission priorities across 24/7 or extended business operations.
• Provide engineering support for escalated troubleshooting support to the C-NOC.
• In-depth comprehension of BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF protocols; layer 2 switching, multicast routing, DMVPN tunnels, and IPsec.
• Perform troubleshooting interface between the controlled network and the transport system, OEM components, and configuration providers.
• Perform authentication administration to include adding, removing, and adjusting privileges of associated accounts, as well provisioning of network address devices (NADs) within Cisco ISE.
• Provide situation reports, status updates, and assistance with any system upgrades and troubleshooting requiring aircraft and ground transport coordination to Government leadership and higher tier engineering as requested.
• Directly support the development and testing of network configurations, system-monitoring, remote terminal provisioning, routine preventive maintenance, customer and OEM problem tracking, packet collection, and network outage resolution in all aspects of networking.
• Provide administer training as needed to network administrators.
• Monitor networks for performance, integrity, and security.
• Plan and execute device software upgrades with the appropriate network owners and users.
• Monitor, interface with, and configure High Assurance IP Encryptor (HAIPE) devices.
• Aid in the development of processes and procedures for optimization and sustainment of C2R communications.

Qualifications

• Requirements: 5-10 years of network administration with minimum 5 years as network engineer; Security +, CCNP, or equivalent certification is required; Network administration or Network Engineering experience; Ability to explain complex technical issues, provide step-by-step instructions, and document tickets/fix actions/summaries clearly; Ability to de-escalate difficult situations while working effectively with team members to resolve issues; Ability to lift, carry, and install equipment weighing about 30 lbs., heavier equipment as needed with team lift; Must be a U.S. citizen; Must have an active TS/SCI US Government clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• Standard work schedule will be day shift with weekend coverage.
• Work may be temporarily required outside the standard work schedule, and may include rotating on-call responsibilities, to support mission priorities across 24/7 or extended business operations.

Compensation Details

$135,000 - $155,000

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

06/10/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum Commitment

• Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.