Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 215000 - 230000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 programs Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS). The candidate will build scripts provide expert technical assistance to team members build and patch servers (Linux and Windows). Candidate should have excellent networking skills including an understanding of IP Schema scripting hardware and other aspects of building a network and maintaining systems.

Essential 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.
  • Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Create oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery etc.)
  • 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 (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

  • Experience writing clear concise and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation to include documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503. (Templates will be available).
  • 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.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with a Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in relevant area such as Computer Science Systems Engineering or other computer or information technology-related field.

Minimum Years of Experience: (Bachelors 5-7 years); (Masters 3-5 years); (PhD 1-2 years)

Required Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

This position is not 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 Amentums 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:

$215000 - $230000

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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/14/2026 - 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 atLabor Laws Posters.


Required Experience:

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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 programs Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS). The candidate will build scripts provide expert technical assi...

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