Network and Cybersecurity Engineer

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

3d•$183,000 - $203,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure the security, accreditation, and compliance of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) environments of Amentum’s Skywalker program. The Network and Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for supporting Information Assurance (IA) activities, coordinating Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts, and implementing cybersecurity best practices throughout the system lifecycle. Working closely with Government stakeholders and engineering teams, this position ensures systems are securely deployed, maintained, and operated in accordance with ICD 503, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and customer security requirements while supporting mission-critical operations. Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation, including documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503, is required. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Requirements

Experience supporting Information Assurance or cybersecurity activities within DoD and/or Intelligence Community environments.
Knowledge of RMF, ICD 503, A&A, and ATO processes.
Experience developing technical documentation and security accreditation artifacts.
Understanding of secure system engineering principles and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
Ability to coordinate across engineering teams and Government stakeholders.
Ability to travel worldwide.
TS/SCI with Poly
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree with 5–7 years of experience; Master's Degree with 3–5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years supporting cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or systems engineering efforts for classified Government programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation, including documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity engineering and IA activities for WIDS deployments.
Coordinate A&A and ATO efforts in accordance with ICD 503 and Government requirements.
Develop, review, and maintain accreditation documentation, security plans, and technical procedures.
Coordinate with engineering teams to implement secure system configurations and cybersecurity controls.
Support vulnerability assessments, security compliance reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
Assist with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management.
Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity requirements throughout system deployment and sustainment.
Support Government customers during security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation of our business management and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must comply with the Amentum Quality Policy and perform job activities in accordance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.