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Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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Purpose and Impact: Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) integration, administration, and sustainment activities for Amentum’s Skywalker program. The Systems Engineer will integrate all individual systems at their location and serve as the main engineering support for Tier 2 support services. This includes troubleshooting complex system issues, maintaining secure physical and virtual infrastructure, and training Tier 1 support personnel to ensure reliable mission operations. To ensure the success of this program, the Systems Engineer requires the ability to stand up complex WIDS environments, configure and maintain stand-alone and enterprise security systems in both physical and virtual security environments, and have experience with either Windows, Linux, or both. The Systems Engineer will also be expected to have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as a penchant for problem-solving engineering tasks.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Essential Responsibilities:
Integrate, configure, and maintain WIDS hardware and software in stand-alone and enterprise environments.
Provide Tier 2 technical support for system administration, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance.
Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments.
Support system integration, upgrades, patch management, and configuration management activities.
Monitor system performance and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Coordinate with Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists, and Program Management to support system deployments and sustainment.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and engineering reports.
Provide technical guidance and training to Tier 1 support personnel.
Support accreditation, security compliance, and system hardening activities.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office Setting, but may be required to install sensors and wiring, which requires climbing ladders and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Knowledge of virtualization technologies, Active Directory, and enterprise system administration.
Experience with configuration and maintenance of stand-alone and enterprise security systems in both physical and virtual security environments.
Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network issues.
Familiarity with LAN/WAN technologies, routers, switches, firewalls, and storage solutions.
Experience with system integration, configuration management, and security best practices.
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
5–7 years of experience as a systems engineer.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering secure Windows and/or Linux enterprise environments.
Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community systems in operational environments.
Desired Certifications:
Appropriate ND 50-05 certification for assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 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.
Compensation Details:
$159,000-$179,000
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:
08/14/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
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