Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a senior Network/Systems Engineer to maintain the design and integrity of program systems. The ideal candidate will oversee the program’s Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS), build scripts, provide technical assistance, and manage servers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy functional servers on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Maintain system compliance with cyber security standards and practices.
• Monitor system performance and integrity.
• 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 with users and stakeholders to ensure system functionality and security.

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, 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 Virtual Infrastructure technologies per the applicable level stated in the table below.
• Experience in all components of Windows and Linux system infrastructure per the applicable level stated in the table below.
• 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 per the applicable level stated in the table below.
• 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 (Senior level position).
• Appropriate ND 50-05 certification for tasks assigned.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other computer or information technology-related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years with a Master's degree, and 1-2 years with a PhD.

Skills

• Excellent networking skills, including an understanding of IP Schema, scripting, hardware, and other aspects of building a network and maintaining systems.

Benefits

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

Pay

$215,000 - $230,000

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

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

Original Posting

05/14/2026 - Until Filled