Communications Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance (Space Range)

Amentum; Force (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) in the United States. The role involves administering RIUs software, configuring data circuits, and coordinating system security measures to maintain ATO.

Minimum qualifications include a STEM bachelor's degree and 3+ years in communication systems and network engineering, with DoD 8140 certification within six months. Travel and secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology related STEM field.
• 3+ years of Communication Systems and Network Engineering experience.
• Experience with voice/data/analog and digital video systems configuration, operation and maintenance.
• Current DoD 8140 certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, or Security+), or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Administer Range Interface Units (RIUs) software and configurations.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and determine hardware or software requirements.
• Configure and test serial data circuits including T1, DS1, DS3, RS232, RS530 and 422 signals.
• Work with GPS receivers, Time Generators and NTP servers.
• Support Network Administrators with IPv6 protocols, Data, and Telemetry Transports.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement system security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute continuous monitoring to maintain system Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Support leadership in estimating, reporting, and planning network administration tasks.
• Participate in RMB and identify network risks.
• Adhere to policies pertaining to job site safety, security, and timekeeping.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication Systems

Network Engineering

Cybersecurity incidents

Technical problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS SharePoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) in the United States. The role involves administering RIUs software, configuring data circuits, and coordinating system security measures to maintain ATO.

Minimum qualifications include a STEM bachelor's degree and 3+ years in communication systems and network engineering, with DoD 8140 certification within six months. Travel and secret clearance are required.