Network Engineer - Staff

Amentum•Warrenton, VA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to support a program providing integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle. The role supports local and wide area networking, communications, related hardware and software, and information systems in a multi-platform environment, working under the guidance and mentorship of senior engineers. The position calls for a detail-oriented, adaptable critical thinker who can work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The engineer assists with network project management, system design and planning, technical documentation, research and evaluation of emerging technologies, troubleshooting, and implementation of security requirements. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, five days per week, eight hours per day (40 hours weekly). Overtime may be needed during critical periods or in response to last-minute requests. Travel is 5–10%, primarily within 75 miles. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI, or a Top Secret clearance and the ability to acquire SCI; a high school diploma; at least four years of relevant experience; a CCNA; and one qualifying 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification. The listed compensation range is $120,000–$150,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI, or Top Secret clearance with the ability to acquire SCI.
High school diploma.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
One 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification. Level II examples: CCNA Security, GISCP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP. Level III examples: CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or CISSP Associate, GCED, or GCIH.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routers, switches, and firewalls.
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN concepts and experience with Cisco routers and switches or similar technologies.
Ability and willingness to learn to configure, monitor, and maintain network hardware and software.
Ability to work effectively on a team and communicate technical information.
Ability to work 40 hours per week, normally Monday through Friday.
Ability to work overtime during critical peaks and respond to last-minute overtime requests when needed.
Ability to travel 5–10%, primarily within 75 miles.
Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and Visio.
Strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication, critical thinking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of internetworking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
Basic experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Syslog, or SNMP.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
4–8 years of relevant experience.
ITIL v4 certification.
ServiceNow experience.
Experience installing and configuring enterprise network and systems infrastructure devices and cabling, and knowledge of operational best practices.
Understanding of Active Directory, MECM, DHCP, DNS, Cisco IOS, SolarWinds, and Remedy.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing multiple projects and initiatives under senior engineers’ guidance using standard systems development life cycle models, such as INCOSE V and Waterfall.
Support local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware and software in a multi-platform environment.
Support information systems operations, including computer and communications systems, LAN/WAN administration, system security, and operational procedures.
Assist in analyzing and developing hardware requirements and preparing hardware acquisition specifications.
Research emerging technologies and support evaluation of solutions for network integration, including mobile and transportable systems, virtualization, and Software Defined Networking.
Assist in reviewing and updating network designs and site design packages.
Work with senior engineers to design and plan network communication systems.
Support creation of documentation for network designs and operations.
Maintain and update technical documentation for integration projects and ongoing network operations.
Help identify and troubleshoot performance, security, and technical issues, escalating them to senior team members as needed.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of DISA STIG requirements.
Stay current on technology advancements and help evaluate vendor products under senior engineers’ guidance.
Comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer-contract requirements and responsibilities.