Senior Network/Systems Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.
Chantilly, VA, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$215,000.0 - $230,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Systems Engineering Backup Devices Cluster Analysis Linux Disaster Recovery Monitoring of Systems Storage Area Network (SAN) Network Security VMware Infrastructure Wide Area Networks
+7 more
Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems Backup and Restore Network Routers Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology 3-tier Architectures

Job description

Purpose and Impact: 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 program’s Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS). The candidate will build scripts, provide expert technical assistance to team members, and build and patch servers (Linux and Windows). The candidate should have excellent networking skills, including an understanding of IP Schema, scripting, hardware, and other aspects of building and maintaining networks and systems., * Design and deploy functional servers on Linux and Windows operating systems.

  • Maintain system compliance with cybersecurity 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.

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. (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 with 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 Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s 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)

Benefits & conditions

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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