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# Communications & Network Systems Analyst Lead

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Lompoc, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** VoIP, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Transmissions, Data Transport Utility, Multiplexing, GPS Navigation Devices, IPv4, IPv6, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Network Administration, Operational Data Store, Software Tools, RS-232, Microsoft SharePoint, System Testing, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT), Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3430570573&tx=FL737FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in technology-related STEM discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems) or equivalent practical experience / military technical training.
 * Experience: 5+ years of experience in communication systems analysis, network operations, or technical systems support.
 * Technical Breadth: Experience in day-to-day and launch operations, configuration management, and maintenance of voice/data/analog and digital video systems.
 * Certifications: Must have current DOD 8140 certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, or Security+), or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire
 * Diagnostic & Test Equipment: Practical experience utilizing diagnostic and test instrumentation, such as Bit Error Rate Testers (e.g., FIREBERD), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers, and optical loss/power meters.
 * Hardware Familiarity : Hands-on operational familiarity with network and communications hardware (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cornet, NetAcquire, RT Logic, IPTec).
 * Incident Response: Practical experience assisting with cybersecurity incident detection/triage and diagnosing technical network anomalies.
 * Operational Flexibility: The willingness and flexibility to work non-duty hours to support specific project and mission requirements.
 * Installation Experience (Preferred): Experience with communications systems administration and maintenance on Vandenberg Space Force Base or other comparable DoD/military test range environments is a plus.
 * Technical Domain Knowledge: Experience with serial data communications, fiber optics, multiplexing, data switching, digital voice architectures, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), IPv4 / IPv6 hardware and circuit-over-packet / encrypted data transport methodologies.
 * Software Tools: Working proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint).

Physical & Operational Requirements:

 * Ability to safely lift, position, and transport equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
 * Willingness and ability to support occasional project-related travel.
 * Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
 * Driver's License: Valid U.S. Driver's License required.

## Description

* System Administration & Support: Assist with the administration, maintenance, and routine configuration of Range Interface Units (RIUs) software, hardware configurations and associated communication subsystems under the direction of the Lead Engineer.
 * System Evaluation & Recommendations: Monitor and evaluate system performance; gather metrics and analyze operational data to prepare recommendations for system configuration enhancements, hardware refreshes, or software upgrades for engineering review and final approval.
 * Circuit Configuration & Testing : Configure, test, and perform diagnostics on serial data circuits and interfaces, including T1, DS1, DS3, RS-232, RS-530, and RS-422 signal paths.
 * Timing & Synchronization: Operate, verify, and assist in maintaining GPS receivers, Time Code Generators, and NTP servers to ensure accurate synchronization across all mission networks.
 * Data Transport Support: Support Network Administrators and Engineers with the monitoring, troubleshooting, and verification of IPv4/IPv6 protocols, mission data routing, and telemetry transport.
 * Cybersecurity & Compliance Execution : Execute and support engineering-approved system security measures designed to safeguard data, hardware, and software assets; assist in conducting continuous monitoring activities required to sustain the system Authorization to Operate (ATO).
 * Planning & Operational Reporting : Assist engineering leadership in tracking, documenting, estimating, and reporting on network administration activities and system changes.
 * Risk Identification : Actively participate in Risk Management Boards (RMB), identifying and reporting emerging network risks, anomalies, and potential failure points for engineering evaluation.
 * Safety & Standards Compliance: Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job site safety, security, and timekeeping.
 * General Duties : Perform other specialized operational and analytical tasks as assigned by the engineering lead.