Network Engineer - Staff

Purpose and Impact In support of a challenging critical and rewarding program that provides integrated voice video and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle Amentum is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join our dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. You must be a critical thinker have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.Work Schedule 5 Days Mon - Fri 8 hrsDay 40 hrswklyEssential Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Staff Network Engineer include but are not limited to the followingAssist in managing multiple projects and initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers using standard systems development life cycle models i.e. INCOSE V Waterfall etc..Provide support for local and wide area networking communications and related hardwaresoftware in a multi-platform environment under the mentorship of senior team members.Support the operations of information systems including computer and communications systems LANWAN administration system security and operational procedures.Collaborate with team members to assist in analyzing and developing new hardware requirements and assist in preparing specifications for hardware acquisitions.Research emerging technologies and support the evaluation of new solutions for integration into the network such as mobile and transportable systems Virtualization and Software Defined Networking SDN.Assist in reviewing and updating network designs and site design packages.Work alongside senior engineers to design and plan network communication systems.Support the creation of documentation for network designs and operations.Participate in maintaining and updating technical documentation for integration projects and ongoing network operations.Help identify and troubleshoot performance security and technical issues escalating them to senior team members when needed.Assist in the implementation and maintenance of DISA STIG requirements.Stay updated on technological advancements and help evaluate vendor products under the guidance of senior engineers.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesMust have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCIFamiliarity with basic networking concepts such as TCPIP routers switches and firewalls.Strong interest in learning about network design monitoring and troubleshooting.Basic understanding of LANWAN concepts and experience working with Cisco routers and switches or similar technologies.Willingness to learn how to configure monitor and maintain network hardware and software.Knowledge of internetworking protocols TCPIP DNS DHCP etc. is a plus.Ability to work well in a team and effectively communicate technical information.Basic experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Syslog SNMP is a plus.Must be able to work a 40-hour work week normally Monday through Friday. Ability to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last-minute requests for overtime if needed. Ability to travel 5-10 primarily within 75 miles.Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel Word Outlook SharePoint Project and Visio.  Exceptional attention to detail excellent verbal and written communication skills strong critical thinking organizational time-management and problem-solving skills.    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.  Clearance RequiredMust have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI Minimum Education High School DiplomaMinimum Years of Experience 4 years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications Must possess the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification CCNA and one of the following 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certificationsLevel II certs include - CCNA Security GISCP GSEC Security CE SSCPLevel III certs include - CASP CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP or Associate GCED GCIHPreferred QualificationsBachelors degree in IT related field4 - 8 years of relevant experienceITIL v4 CertificationServiceNow experienceExperience with installation and configuration of enterprise network and systems infrastructure devices cabling and operational best practicesUnderstanding of Active Directory MECM DHCP DNS Cisco IOS SolarWinds and Remedyjavelin jointhepack servicenow ccna ccnp cisco osimodel networkengineerThis position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment 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 Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher 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 hisher job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details120000 - 150000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting10232026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.