Network Technician Site Lead

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Network Technician Site Lead for the Skywalker program to conduct site surveys, develop BOMs, and lead installation activities. The role requires experience surveying facilities for WIDS security systems, CAD drawing development, and coordinating installation teams.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with travel worldwide as needed to support installations. A Bachelor's degree and TS/SCI with Poly are required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of site survey and system installation experience.
• Three+ years leading technical installation teams in DoD/IC environments.
• WIDS installation practices, structured cabling, and secure facilities knowledge.
• Ability to develop and interpret CAD drawings and site layouts.
• Strong coordination across stakeholders and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess facility requirements and installation readiness.
• Develop site survey reports, BOMs, and installation documentation.
• Lead installation teams during WIDS deployment activities.
• Coordinate with Program Management, engineering, and customer representatives.
• Develop and review CAD drawings and site layouts for WIDS installations.
• Ensure installations meet engineering standards, security requirements, and customer specs.
• Monitor progress and resolve field issues to maintain project schedules.
• Report deployment status to Program Management.
• Maintain installation quality, safety, and configuration management at sites.

Skills

Site surveys (WIDS)

WIDS installation practices

BOM creation

CAD drawings

Lead installation teams

Organization & communication

Travel worldwide

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Network Technician Site Lead to lead site surveys and installation activities supporting the Skywalker program. The Network Technician Site Lead will be responsible for conducting site surveys, creating survey reports and BOMs, and serving as the installation lead for each installation planned under the contract. The Network Technician Site Lead will be required to have multiple years of experience surveying facilities for WIDS-specific security system deployment, developing bills of material, installing WIDS, and managing personnel in an installation environment. Experience developing CAD drawings for wireless security systems and presenting site plans is expected. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys to assess facility requirements and installation readiness.
• Develop site survey reports, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and installation documentation.
• Lead installation teams during WIDS deployment activities.
• Coordinate with Program Management, engineering personnel, and customer representatives throughout the installation process.
• Develop and review CAD drawings and site layouts supporting WIDS installations.
• Ensure installations comply with engineering standards, security requirements, and customer specifications.
• Monitor installation progress and resolve field issues to maintain project schedules.
• Review completed installation documentation and report deployment status to Program Management.
• Maintain accountability for installation quality, safety, and configuration management at assigned sites.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office Setting, but may be required to install sensors and wiring, which requires climbing ladders and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience conducting site surveys for WIDS or similar technical security system deployments.
• Knowledge of WIDS installation practices, structured cabling, and secure facility requirements.
• Experience developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical installation documentation.
• Experience developing and interpreting CAD drawings and site layouts.
• Ability to lead installation teams and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Security Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting site surveys and system installations.
• Minimum of three (3) years leading technical installation teams in DoD and/or Intelligence Community environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP

This position is not designated as a safety-sensitive position.

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 are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation of our business management and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must comply with the Amentum Quality Policy and perform job activities in accordance 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:

$146K-$166K

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.