Systems Engineer - WIDS Integration

About the role

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) integration, administration and sustainment for its Skywalker program. The engineer integrates all systems at the site and acts as the main engineering support for Tier 2 support, troubleshooting complex issues, maintaining secure physical and virtual infrastructure and training Tier 1 support staff. The position is contingent on contract award, business needs, security clearance verification and funding availability, and is scheduled Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate, configure and maintain WIDS hardware and software in stand-alone and enterprise environments.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support for system administration, troubleshooting and operational maintenance.
• Deploy, configure and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Support system integration, upgrades, patch management and configuration management.
• Monitor system performance and resolve hardware, software and network issues.
• Coordinate with Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists and Program Management on deployments and sustainment.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures and engineering reports, and train Tier 1 support personnel.
• Support accreditation, security compliance and system hardening.
• Work in an office setting, with occasional installation of sensors and wiring requiring ladder use and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5-7 years of experience as a systems engineer, including at least 5 years administering secure Windows and/or Linux enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community systems in operational environments.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Drug-free workplace; pre-hire drug screening required.

Required skills

• Virtualization technologies, Active Directory and enterprise system administration.
• Configuration and maintenance of stand-alone and enterprise security systems, physical and virtual.
• Troubleshooting complex hardware, software and network issues.
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls and storage solutions.
• System integration, configuration management and security best practices.
• Preferred: writing technical and training manuals, SAN, clustering and backup, and systems engineering concepts.

What we offer

• Salary range of $159K-$179K.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.