WIDS Specialist Level III

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

2d•$175,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program. The WIDS Specialist Level III 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 III will need a strong understanding of the Bastille WIDS system, DoD/IC wireless protocols, RF theory, and comprehensive knowledge of National and DoD directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities. Because each WIDS Specialist Level III will have a team of direct reports, experience managing geographically separated teams is expected. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the Bastille WIDS platform and wireless intrusion detection operations.
Comprehensive understanding of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
Experience conducting M&R activities and wireless incident analysis.
Knowledge of DoD and IC policies governing WIDS operations.
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating geographically dispersed personnel.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
Ability to travel worldwide.
TS/SCI w/ Poly Security Clearance Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience
Experience administering Bastille WIDS and supporting enterprise wireless security operations.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the Bastille WIDS platform in support of enterprise operations.
Lead M&R activities to identify, investigate, and respond to wireless threats.
Analyze RF activity and unauthorized wireless signals.
Utilize wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment to identify, locate, and report unauthorized devices.
Develop and maintain WIDS operating procedures, reporting templates, and technical documentation.
Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security incidents.
Supervise and mentor WIDS personnel, including geographically dispersed teams.
Ensure WIDS operations comply with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.
Support system deployments, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.