WIDS Specialist Level II

Amentum•Las Cruces, NM

2d•$109,000 - $129,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level II to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program. The WIDS Specialist Level II is responsible for administering the Bastille WIDS platform, leading Monitoring & Response (M&R) activities, analyzing wireless threats, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements. As such, the WIDS Specialist Level II will need an 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 II role will work on a geographically separated team, excellent coordination and communication skills are expected. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Requirements

Experience operating and administering the Bastille WIDS platform.
Knowledge of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
Experience supporting M&R and wireless security operations.
Ability to analyze security events and prepare technical reports and documentation.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting WIDS operations within DoD and/or IC environments.
Experience with RF monitoring, wireless security operations, and incident reporting

Responsibilities

Monitor WIDS environments using the Bastille platform to detect unauthorized wireless activity.
Analyze RF-based threats and recommend appropriate mitigation and response actions.
Support M&R activities and wireless incident investigations.
Generate site-level operational reports, metrics, and incident summaries.
Maintain WIDS documentation, operating procedures, and reporting templates.
Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security issues.
Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment in support of security operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.
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.