MQ-9 C-NOC Network Engineer - TS/SCI

Amentum; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer to support the MQ-9 communications system and the global network architecture. You will operate the C-NOC, manage complex network infrastructure, and provide escalation-focused troubleshooting for high-availability missions.

You will collaborate with ACC, ANG, AFSOC, SOCOM, USMC, and other agencies, performing root cause analysis, network planning, and device upgrades while adhering to 24/7 operations and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Requirements 5-10 years of network administration with minimum 5 years as network engineer.
• Security+, CCNP, or equivalent certification is required.
• Network administration or Network Engineering experience.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues, provide step-by-step instructions, and document tickets/fix actions/summaries clearly.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations while working effectively with team members to resolve issues.
• Ability to lift, carry, and install equipment weighing about 30 lbs., heavier equipment as needed with team lift.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• The Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC) Network Engineer will support the Air Force in the operation and maintenance of the MQ-9 communications system, global network architectures to include the Aircraft Control Network (ACN), Sensor Product Dissemination Network (SPDN), Squadron Operations Centers (SOCs) ancillary systems, and relay site communication.
• The hired candidate will support all MQ-9 stakeholders including ACC, ANG, AFSOC, SOCOM, USMC, ADC, and other external agencies.
• The Network Engineer will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex network infrastructure and resolving escalated troubleshooting incidents.
• They will act as the final point of escalation for the C-NOC, performing root cause analysis, network planning, and ensuring high network availability.
• Essential Job Duties include day shift with weekend coverage and potential on-call rotations across 24/7 operations.
• Provide engineering support for escalated troubleshooting to the C-NOC.
• Deep understanding of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, layer 2 switching, multicast routing, DMVPN tunnels, and IPsec.
• Perform administration of SolarWinds maps, SNMP device onboarding, and NAS management in Cisco ISE.

Skills

Network Engineer

Security+

CCNP

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer to support the MQ-9 communications system and the global network architecture. You will operate the C-NOC, manage complex network infrastructure, and provide escalation-focused troubleshooting for high-availability missions.

You will collaborate with ACC, ANG, AFSOC, SOCOM, USMC, and other agencies, performing root cause analysis, network planning, and device upgrades while adhering to 24/7 operations and security requirements.