Network Engineering Administrator

Amentum company; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum supports the Naval Network Information Center (NNIC) Liaison at NAVIFOR HQ in Suffolk, VA as a Network Engineering Administrator. You will manage lifecycle provisioning of 20M+ IP addresses, serve as SME for NNIC Site, and coordinate DoD IP data validation. The role requires an active Secret clearance, COMPTIA SEC+, and 3–5 years of experience.

Temporary 9-month assignment with 0–10% travel. Benefits include health, PTO, 401(k) matching, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government Clearance required.
• COMPTIA SEC+ certificate.
• Bachelor’s in information technology or related field preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering or similar.
• Customer-focused with professional bearing and good communication.
• Open to 0–10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute lifecycle management and provisioning of IP addresses for Navy operations.
• Serve as SME for the NNIC Site and manage user accounts.
• Maintain inventory and import/naval IP data, resolving discrepancies.
• Forecast IP space requirements for upcoming projects.
• Act as Approving Official for DODNIC level IP data.
• Process ~50 IP requests monthly and field inquiries.
• Identify IP allocation changes due to relocations/BRAC.
• Support agile development of NNIC web apps and tooling.
• Develop and update SOPs, DBA guides, and user guides.
• Manage IP portfolio for Echelon II organizations and record-keeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by NCMO Director.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in information technology or related field

Tools

MS Excel

IP address management tools

Job description

This position is for Network Engineering Administrator for Naval Network Information Center (NNIC) Liaison of the C5I Requirements Directorate (N6), supporting the Programs (N66) Division, at the Navy Information Dominance Forces (NAVIFOR) Headquarters.

The Naval Circuit Management Office (NCMO) develops and manages the strategies for the Department of the Navy's portion of DISA issued IPs, Including lifecycle management and provisioning under the Department of the Navy (DON).

This is a temporary assignment and expected to last 9 months.

This Network Engineering Administrator position is located on the Department of Defense Suffolk Complex, Suffolk, Virginia.

• Execute comprehensive lifecycle management and provisioning of over 20 million globally unique Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to support Department of Navy operations.
• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the NNIC Site, maintaining deep proficiency in all available tools and performing comprehensive user account management.
• Maintain precise inventory of all NNIC IP addresses. Gather, register, and import existing Naval IP data into the database, reviewing statuses to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Evaluate remaining IP space and forecast capacity requirements for upcoming large-scale customer projects to proactively conserve available address space.
• Act as the primary Approving Official (AO) for the DODNIC to coordinate, validate, and administer IP data at the broader Department of Defense level.
• Process incoming IP requests from operational commands across the fleet (averaging ~50 requests monthly), and field stakeholder inquiries regarding IP provisioning.
• Identify IP allocation changes resulting from command relocations, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), or reorganizations to ensure unused IP space is reclaimed and transitioned.
• Assist in the agile development and testing of NNIC web applications, identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies to streamline provisioning and improve the customer experience.
• Develop, update, and manage critical lifecycle documentation, including Approving Official Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Database Administrator guides, and general User Guides.
• Manage the IP portfolio for Echelon II organizations, tracking assignments, utilizations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping across the enterprise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the NCMO Director to support the broader Naval Circuit Management Office mission.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• COMPTIA SEC+ certificate
• Bachelor’s in information technology or in related field is preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Customer focused with a courteous demeaner and professional bearing.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, and able to both organize/search complex data sets as well as explain outputs to leadership.
• Open to 0-10% Travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of subnetting.

Compensation Details:

US: $70,000 to $80,000

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.

Original Posting:

10/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

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