Information Technology (IT) Engineer

Amentum•Forest Park, GA

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Information Technology Engineer based in Forest Park, Georgia, to support exploitation missions in CONUS and OCONUS locations. This is a full-time, evergreen pipeline requisition addressing a current and ongoing contract need. Travel and deployment are required as needed to support mission requirements; estimated travel is 50%. The role requires the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance and maintain an active U.S. passport, and to pass a medical assessment in accordance with customer requirements. The IT Engineer modifies computer systems to comply with local and DoD software and hardware configuration policies; supports systems, networks, workstations, and support equipment; manages Active Directory; and assists with IT design, architecture planning, operations, and maintenance. The role also coordinates or performs system installations, integrations, repairs, and preventive and corrective maintenance. It applies computer security practices to audits, risk assessments, accreditations, and compliance with security policies, and supports C2P policies, continuity of operations, and system security products. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or seven years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, as well as a current DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience, or seven years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Current DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level II certification, such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, and/or Security+ CE.
Experience installing, operating, and maintaining computer processors, displays, input/output devices, and associated hardware interfaces.
Ability to provide technical support for the establishment, testing, upgrading, and operation of systems, networks, workstations, and support equipment hardware and software.
Ability to assist with information systems design, development, interim operations and maintenance, IT architecture and planning, and statistical analysis support, including distributed computing, programming, enterprise management, and security requirements.
Ability to modify computer systems to comply with local and DoD software and hardware configuration policies.
Ability to coordinate or perform system installation, removal, integration, modifications, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
Willingness to obtain specialized training and certifications as required for specific systems and subsystems.
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. passport.
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS; estimated travel is 50%.
Ability to complete and pass a medical assessment in accordance with customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level I certification in A+ CE.

Responsibilities

Modify computer systems to conform to local and DoD configuration policies for software versions and hardware components.
Obtain and maintain appropriate certifications to work on Government systems, including specialized training and technical certifications as needed.
Use ticketing systems to track and resolve technical issues and user or system concerns in a timely manner.
Provide technical support for the establishment, testing, upgrading, and operation of systems, networks, workstations, and support equipment hardware and software.
Manage and support Active Directory environments, including user account creation, group policy management, permissions, and troubleshooting.
Assist with system design and development, interim operations, maintenance, IT architecture planning, and IT planning, including distributed computing, enterprise management, security and network requirements, and hardware and software operations.
Coordinate with Government representatives, contractors, and vendors to schedule and support system and subsystem maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Oversee or perform installation, de-installation, integration, in-service support, modifications, and preventive and corrective maintenance of systems and subsystems.
Apply computer security disciplines to information system security audits and risk management assessments, and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Support information system accreditations and certifications, C2P policies, Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and installation and maintenance of system security products.
Assist with cleanup and sanitation of computer systems infected with viruses or affected by classification spills.
Perform other duties as assigned.