Senior Network / Systems Engineer

About the role

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a senior Network/Systems Engineer responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of program systems. The candidate will oversee the program’s Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS). The candidate will build scripts, provide expert technical assistance to team members, and build and patch servers (Linux and Windows). The position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy functional servers on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Maintain system compliance with cybersecurity standards and practices.
• Monitor system performance and integrity.
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
• Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery).
• Communicate with users when needed.
• Maintain complete technical documentation.
• Suggest improvements to performance, capacity, and scalability.
• Install systems in CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations as directed by project PM.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office setting, but may be required to install sensors and cabling, requiring use of ladders and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation to include documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503.
• Experience in Windows administration and Active Directory administration.
• Experience in administrative scripting languages.
• Experience with integration, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of operating systems in a multi-domain environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Virtual Infrastructure technologies.
• Experience in all components of Windows and Linux system infrastructure.
• Experience in LAN/WAN technologies, routers, switches, firewalls; experience with Storage Area Network (SAN), clustering and backup technologies.
• Experience and proficiency with systems engineering concepts, principles and theories and system modeling tools.
• Ability to perform Tier 3 operational maintenance on audit systems to include: system engineering, system administration, database management, backup administration, change configuration and management, policy creation, and certification and accreditation procedures.
• Appropriate ND 50-05 certification for tasks assigned.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• TS/SCI clearance with Poly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other computer or information technology-related field.
• Minimum Years of Experience:
  • Bachelor’s + 5–7 years
  • Master’s + 3–5 years
  • PhD + 1–2 years

Pay

$215,000 – $230,000

Benefits

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