Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.
Norfolk, VA, United States
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Live Virtual and Constructive Vmware

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining networks and systems that support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments. They shall ensure network and system capabilities meet operational requirements while complying with applicable DoW policies, accreditation standards, and technical guidelines. Responsibilities include:

  • Design and sustain networks at multiple classification levels, up to TS/SCI, to support LVC training environments.
  • Design and implement network capabilities to meet operational training needs, ensuring usability of VMware environments, virtual stacks, simulator integration, and exercise control systems.
  • Translate operational training requirements into technical network and system designs.
  • Assist in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD-503 accreditation process for newly developed or emerging capabilities.
  • Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to support integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of LVC training systems.
  • Prepare and submit technical documentation, design artifacts, and reports as required to the Government.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in systems and network engineering, preferably supporting DoW or Navy environments.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining networks at multiple classification levels, up to TS//SCI.
  • Proficiency with VMware environments, virtual stacks, simulator integration, and exercise control systems.
  • Familiarity with RMF/ICD-503 accreditation processes and DoW IT standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, design documentation, and briefings for Government stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

US: $130,000 to $135,000

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.

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.

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