Job Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support critical DoD IT programs at Ft. Meade, MD. You will contribute to system design, deployment of virtualization platforms, and security hardening in a classified environment.

The role requires 8+ years in systems engineering, DoD experience, and active TS/SCI eligibility. Travel up to 20% may be required; Agile, Jira/Confluence familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in systems engineering, architecture, and integration.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
• Experience with DoD enterprise security standards and RMF.
• Strong communication and ability to work in SCIF environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess solutions based on system requirements and design.
• Develop documentation for system architecture and integration plan.
• Deploy enterprise virtualization environments and manage configurations.
• Lead Agile sprints with JIRA/Confluence and track workload.
• Deliver secure, scalable, and resilient government IT services.

Skills

Windows Server 2022-2025

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

PKI & Certificate Authority

VMware ESXi

Nutanix AHV

RHEL administration

DoD security environment

Jira/Confluence

Splunk Enterprise

SQL Server 2022+

Infoblox DNS/DHCP

Red Hat Satellite/Ansible

PostgreSQL

VCP/VCE certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Tools

VMware vCenter

Nutanix Prism

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

MS SQL Server

Trellix/ePO

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission‑critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.

Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. 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: 8 Hours per day, Monday through Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess and identify appropriate solutions based on system requirements

• Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks

• Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence tools

• Produce system architecture design documentation and contribute to integration planning

• Deploy enterprise‑level virtual environment software and management suites (VMware ESXi and Nutanix AHV hypervisors)

• Assist with the design and implementation of system configurations with an overall goal of highly adaptable, scalable, and resilient services in a global system deployment

• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools

• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions and provide advice and recommendations to government customers

• Perform system and software updates to enhance performance

• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies

• Implement and maintain Government standards for system security

• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.

• Employee may also work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience with Windows Server 2022-2025, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and WSUS

• Experience with PKI including managing Certificate Authorities and issuing certificates

• Experience with Infoblox DNS and DHCP configuration and environments

• Experience deploying and configuring Nutanix AHV, AOS, and Prism

• Experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESXi, vCenter, VCP 7.X. & 8.X

• Experience implementing and managing Cisco UCS Computing Servers, Hyperflex solutions, and Intersight

• Experience administering, managing, and patching Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers

• Experience working in a DoD classified environment

• Demonstrated experience implementing security requirements associated with DoD enterprise systems

• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Splunk Enterprise

• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2022 and newer

• Experience with backup systems such as Acronis, etc.

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint

• Experience briefing high‑level as well as detailed system capabilities and operational concerns and considerations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Security Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field, or an additional five (5) years of Systems Engineering experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 8 (eight) years of related systems engineering, architecture design, and systems integration experience

Required Certifications:

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II baseline certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and Jira/Confluence tools

• Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems

• VMware certification VCP 7.x/8.x

• Experience with Infoblox

• Experience with Commvault 11.x

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Ansible

• Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security, ePO, and Agent Handlers

• Experience with RSA SecurID

• Experience with ACAS (Tenable Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus agents)

• Familiarity with ITILv4

• Experience with PostgreSQL

• Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2016 or newer

• Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.

• Experience with Rubrik

• Experience with Infoblox DNS and DHCP configuration and environments

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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 Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - 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‑aid/buddy 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 his/her 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 his/her 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 Details:

$180,000 - $230,000

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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.