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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network/Systems Engineer - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $215,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems, Backup and Restore, Network Routers, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BD34BE94B3394C7B99C16322CAE78F86/job/ ## About the Role * 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) ## 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. 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