WIDS Specialist Level I

Amentum•White Sands, NM

22h•$81,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level I to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program. The WIDS Specialist Level I, under senior WIDS personnel, assists in administering the Bastille WIDS platform, Monitoring & Response (M&R) activities, analyzing wireless threats, and supporting activities ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements. The WIDS Specialist Level I should have some understanding of the Bastille WIDS system, DoD/IC wireless protocols, RF theory, and knowledge of National and DoD directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities. Because the WIDS Specialist Level I role will work on a geographically separated team, excellent coordination and communication skills are expected.

Requirements

Baseline knowledge of RF theory and wireless protocols.
Familiarity with wireless security monitoring or TSCM concepts.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn WIDS technologies, monitoring procedures, and security policies.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to travel worldwide.
TS/SCI w/ Poly Security Clearance Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting technical security, wireless monitoring, or related operational environments is preferred.
This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technical security, wireless monitoring, or related operational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day WIDS operations using the Bastille platform.
Monitor wireless environments and assist in identifying unauthorized RF activity.
Assist with M&R activities and incident reporting.
Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment under the guidance of senior personnel.
Maintain operational documentation, logs, and reporting records.
Coordinate with WIDS Specialists and engineering teams to support system operations.
Follow established operating procedures and security requirements.
Support system deployments, testing, and operational readiness activities.
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 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.
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.