Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range contract.
Essential Functions
- Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network
- Ensure adequate operational spares, supplies and consumables are on hand to support Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tasks and objectives
- Oversee the setup and operation of mission equipment to ensure all requirements are satisfied according to mission documentation
- Provide day-to-day support of the Mission Enterprise Network
- Monitor network performance and integrity
- Troubleshoot network connectivity between layers 1-4
- Suggest and implement improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
- Remediate network vulnerabilities
- Perform scheduled and emergency network maintenance
- Participate in planning, design, hardware procurement, implementation, and support for the Enterprise network.
- Continually assess system capability with regard to emerging customer requirements and develop Requirement Statements when necessary to ensure future mission success
- Provide technical support for engineering project development, design, and integration
- Act as technical lead, mentoring team members on technical issues and on special projects
- Implement and test STIGs to ensure compliance with organizational security and industry best practices.
- Communicate with users when needed
- Maintain complete technical documentation
- Create additional O&M documentation, including Training documentation, required to support the Enterprise Network
- Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
- Follow all Change Management procedures
- Provide innovative process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technology related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field
- 3+ years Network Engineering experience
- Must have current DOD 8140 certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, or Security+), or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Working Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP
- Knowledge of the OSI layers and their functions.
- Experience in LAN/WAN environments, installing and troubleshooting circuit problems (MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3) and traffic shaping/QoS
- Experience using network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
- Experience of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS, HP)
- Experience in Layer 3 routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, etc)
- Experience in Layer 2 technologies (Spanning Tree, VTP, 802.1Q, Dynamic/Private Vlans, Etc)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
- Proven IP networking and security experience within the DoD environment, preferred
- Occasional stateside travel may be required
- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Soft Skills: Analytical and problem solving, ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, Documentation and organization, willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving network environment.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual starting salary for this position is between $110,000 – $125,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Compensation Details:
$110,000 - $125,000
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.
Benefits Overview:
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.
Original Posting:
05/11/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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