Network Engineer, Jr.

Come be a part of an exciting and ever-changing program that provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art solutions and hands-on assistance in designing, implementing, managing, and sustaining operations across various network environments for our customer.

We provide an environment that fosters and supports innovation and valuing “outside-the-box” thinking to solve complex problems.  There are several training opportunities for team members that want to learn new technologies and stay current with their technical skillset.  We are a highly technical group and nurture growth, with a technical culture of cross-trained teammates with opportunities to develop additional skillsets.

Work Schedule:

8hrs/day, 5days per week, all onsite

Some travel required (no more than 25%), never weekends

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supports network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing and troubleshooting of network design and implementation.
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options.
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
• May be assigned responsibility for the management of the systems administration function, including associated staff. Working alongside a network staff, developing courses of action for unique network challenges.
• Joins a team of talented network engineering peers to support network infrastructure at multiple sites.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Standard Work Environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Junior level with an understanding and wide application of technical networking principles, theories and concepts.
• Ability to articulate technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with various levels of stakeholders.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
• 1+ year of experience in network administration or engineering on network enterprise environments
• Experience in network design, implementation, and hardening
• Experience working on enterprise networks within classified environments
• Experience working with encryption devices (i.e. TACLANEs)
• Experience with Firewall management (specifically Palo Alto technologies)
• Experience working within ticket management tools (ServiceNow, Jira, etc)
• Required Certs: one or more of the following: Security+, SecurityX (CASP+), CISSP, or equivalent IAT2 level certification
• Required Vendor Certification:  Cisco CCNA or higher

Security Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Minimum Years of Experience:

1+

Required Certifications:

• Required IAT Certs: one or more of the following:  Security+, SecurityX (CASP+), CISSP
• Required Vendor Cert: CCNA or higher Cisco certification

Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your program

• Bachelors Degree
• Prior Military experience

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$120,000-$137500

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates 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.

       

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.