Physical Infrastructure Engineer - Senior

Purpose and ImpactAre you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber Security & Intel space If so look no further. Amentum is seeking a Physical Infrastructure Engineer Senior to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade MD. In this role you will support challenging mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nations security and intelligence mission.In support of DISA Amentums Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering assembling integrating deploying and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution.The team is mission-focused customer-oriented process-driven and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers possess a strong work ethic and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role you must be adaptable eager to learn and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services.Work Schedule 8 Hours per day Monday thru FridayEssential ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities of the Senior Physical Infrastructure Engineer include but are not limited to the followingSupport the stand‑up of new government and partner managed sites by validating physical infrastructure readiness and ensuring all required facility prerequisites are met for hosting enterprise IT systems.Conduct detailed site surveys to assess electrical mechanical environmental security space and cable pathway requirements necessary to support mission equipment within secure facilities.Verify that all physical infrastructure components-power grounding cooling rack systems cabling pathways and environmental conditioning are in place and fully capable of supporting system deployment and operational use.Coordinate closely with site personnel government facility managers Unified Communications UC Systems Engineering Network Engineering and other cross functional teams to ensure alignment on requirements and deployment sequencing.Maintain visibility into physical infrastructure issues across supported sites monitoring conditions identifying risks and escalating or coordinating corrective actions as needed.Deploy to remote sites when required to troubleshoot and resolve physical layer issues working in collaboration with UC systems and network engineering teams to restore readiness and support incident response.Plan design and oversee the installation configuration integration and modification of datacenter physical infrastructure in accordance with engineering standards government codes and program requirements.Review facility specifications installation standards ICD‑705 requirements and construction schedules to ensure secure facilities can meet program technical and security objectives.Develop and maintain technical design artifacts including layout drawings rack elevations cable routing diagrams power distribution schematics and As‑Built documentation.Perform direct or inspect the installation of IT equipment structured cabling and supporting physical components to verify conformity with approved engineering drawings specifications and project timelines.Participate in physical installation activities including equipment deployments preoperational configuration compliance checks and readiness validation during site activation events.Conduct preventive maintenance fault isolation root cause analysis and corrective actions for rack level and physical‑infrastructure interface issues within established SLAs.Support Project Managers Site Managers and Cross Functional Team Leads during scheduled deployments authorized service interruptions ASIs and infrastructure readiness reviews.Ensure all work complies with government installation guidelines secure facility requirements and local site TTPs maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and security standards.Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental DemandsEmployee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.Employee may also be required to work in datacenter environments or travel to remote sites for short-duration installation survey or troubleshooting activities.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of physical infrastructure design principles installation methods and facility buildout practices relevant to secure facilities.Experience validating server network and rack‑level infrastructure installations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings specifications and program standards.Demonstrated ability to generate interpret and revise technical documentation including layout drawings rack elevations cabling diagrams and As‑Built packages using Visio or CAD-based tools.Experience working within ICD‑705 or similar secure facility construction and installation standards.Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.alStrong organizational communication and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering activities under tight timelines.Ability to support non‑standard hours on‑call rotations and deployment surge requirements based on mission needs.Capacity to travel up to 25 including to government and partner‑managed sites for surveys readiness checks installation support and issue resolution.Security Clearance Required Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMinimum EducationAssociates Degree in IT or related technical field or an equivalent combination of technical certifications and relevant professional or military experience.Minimum Years of ExperienceTen 10 years deploying large IT projects in Communications and Data Centers.Seven 7 years in Communications and Data Centers operations hardware IT infrastructure and critical facilities.Five 5 years installing and maintaining IP networks Cisco Juniper ServersSystems e.g. Windows Linux VMware cloud andor Unified Capabilities e.g. Cisco UC MS Teams VoIP video conferencingRequired CertificationCompTIA Security CE requiredPreferred QualificationsBachelors degree in Information Technology Electrical Engineering or related fieldBICSI certifications such as Data Center Design Consultant DCDC or Registered Communications Distribution Designer RCDD.Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager CDFOM or similar datacenter infrastructure credential.javelinAs 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 Details135000 - 200000 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 Posting11062026 - 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.