Communications & Network Systems Analyst

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (401k match)

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a WPN Communications & Network Systems Analyst to support the Space Force Range Contract at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The role involves administering RIUs, monitoring performance, and coordinating network upgrades under senior engineering guidance.

The candidate should have 3+ years in communications or network support, DoD 8140 certification or plan to obtain within 6 months, and hands-on hardware/software expertise across Cisco and related tools. Remote work not indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related STEM discipline or equivalent practical experience/military training.
• 2-3+ years in communication systems analysis, network operations, or technical systems support.
• Experience with day-to-day operations, config management, and maintenance of voice/data/analog and digital video systems.
• Current DoD 8140 cert (CCNA-Security, CySA+, or Security+) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Hands-on diagnostic/test equipment experience (FIREBERD, OTDR, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Operational familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper gear.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration, maintenance, and configuration of RIUs and related subsystems.
• Monitor system performance and prepare configuration upgrade recommendations.
• Configure and test serial data circuits and interfaces (T1, DS1/DS3, RS-232/422).
• Maintain GPS receivers, Time Code Generators, and NTP servers for network sync.
• Support IPv4/IPv6 data transport, telemetry routing, and related networks.
• Support cybersecurity measures and continuous monitoring for ATO sustainability.
• Assist in planning, documenting, and reporting network activities and changes.
• Identify and report network risks and potential failure points.

Skills

3+ years experience

Communication systems analysis

Network operations

Technical systems support

Cybersecurity incident response

Hardware familiarity

GPS/time synchronization

Diagnostic & test equipment

Willingness to overtime

Serial data communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

FIREBERD

OTDR

Oscilloscopes

Signal Analyzers

Optical loss meters

MS Office

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a WPN Communications & Network Systems Analyst to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) located at Vandenberg SFB in Lompoc, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration & Support: Assist with the administration, maintenance, and routine configuration of Range Interface Units (RIUs) software, hardware configurations and associated communication subsystems under the direction of the Lead Engineer.
• System Evaluation & Recommendations: Monitor and evaluate system performance; gather metrics and analyze operational data to prepare recommendations for system configuration enhancements, hardware refreshes, or software upgrades for engineering review and final approval.
• Circuit Configuration & Testing: Configure, test, and perform diagnostics on serial data circuits and interfaces, including T1, DS1, DS3, RS-232, RS-530, and RS-422 signal paths.
• Timing & Synchronization: Operate, verify, and assist in maintaining GPS receivers, Time Code Generators, and NTP servers to ensure accurate synchronization across all mission networks.
• Data Transport Support: Support Network Administrators and Engineers with the monitoring, troubleshooting, and verification of IPv4/IPv6 protocols, mission data routing, and telemetry transport.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Execution: Execute and support engineering-approved system security measures designed to safeguard data, hardware, and software assets; assist in conducting continuous monitoring activities required to sustain the system Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Planning & Operational Reporting: Assist engineering leadership in tracking, documenting, estimating, and reporting on network administration activities and system changes.
• Risk Identification: Actively participate in Risk Management Boards (RMB), identifying and reporting emerging network risks, anomalies, and potential failure points for engineering evaluation.
• Safety & Standards Compliance: Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job site safety, security, and timekeeping.
• General Duties: Perform other specialized operational and analytical tasks as assigned by the engineering lead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in technology-related STEM discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems) or equivalent practical experience / military technical training.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in communication systems analysis, network operations, or technical systems support.
• Technical Breadth: Experience in day-to-day and launch operations, configuration management, and maintenance of voice/data/analog and digital video systems.
• Certifications: Must have current DOD 8140 certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, or Security+), or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Diagnostic & Test Equipment: Practical experience utilizing diagnostic and test instrumentation, such as Bit Error Rate Testers (e.g., FIREBERD), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers, and optical loss/power meters.
• Hardware Familiarity: Hands-on operational familiarity with network and communications hardware (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cornet, NetAcquire, RT Logic, IPTec).
• Incident Response: Practical experience assisting with cybersecurity incident detection/triage and diagnosing technical network anomalies.
• Operational Flexibility: The willingness and flexibility to work non-duty hours to support specific project and mission requirements.
• Installation Experience (Preferred): Experience with communications systems administration and maintenance on Vandenberg Space Force Base or other comparable DoD/military test range environments is a plus.
• Technical Domain Knowledge: Experience with serial data communications, fiber optics, multiplexing, data switching, digital voice architectures, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), IPv4 / IPv6 hardware and circuit-over-packet / encrypted data transport methodologies.
• Software Tools: Working proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint).

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Ability to safely lift, position, and transport equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to support occasional project-related travel.
• Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Driver’s License: Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $90,000 - $95,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details

$90,000 - $95,000

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 Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.