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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Communications & Network Systems Analyst - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $95,000.0 - **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 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9228665/communications-network-systems-analyst ## 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: 3+ 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 Amentum is seeking a WPN Communications & Network Systems Analyst to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) located at Vandenberg SFB in Lompoc, CA., * 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.