Next Generation Environment (NGE) IT Digital Infrastructure Design IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking mission-focused professionals to help design, build, integrate, and deliver the Next Generation Environment (NGE) for the Missile Defense Agency. This role supports a broad talent pipeline with onsite and remote work options across multiple locations, including Redstone Arsenal, AL, Schriever SFB, CO, and Fort Belvoir, VA.

We seek specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges, with a DoD mindset, strong collaboration, and the ability to deliver secure,

Qualifications

• Must have ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance (DoD Secret/Top Secret).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities in complex environments.
• Ability to work under pressure with evolving priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate, and deliver large-scale system environments.
• Lead system engineering, MBSE, and enterprise/solution architecture.
• Work across cloud, virtualization, networks, identity, and cybersecurity domains.
• Drive Agile delivery, PI planning, risk and dependency management.

Job description

This posting supports a broad NGE talent pipeline and is not limited to a single position. Qualified candidates may be contacted to discuss their technical background, interests, experience level, and potential alignment with NGE opportunities. If you are interested in helping build the digital foundation for the next generation of missile defense capabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Locations: Schriever SFB, CO; Redstone Arsenal, AL; Fort Belvoir, VA

----Onsite and Remote work possible----

We are seeking talented, mission-focused professionals interested in helping design, build, integrate, and deliver the Next Generation Environment (NGE) - the digital infrastructure foundation enabling a secure, connected, and integrated ecosystem for the Missile Defense Agency.

What is exciting about this opportunity:

• NGE is more than a traditional infrastructure modernization effort. It is being designed as the digital foundation that connects hybrid cloud, enterprise infrastructure, networks, identity, cybersecurity, automation, data, applications, and modeling and simulation capabilities into an integrated enterprise environment.
• The NGE team will help create the foundation for a broader Unified Digital Ecosystem, enabling faster capability delivery, secure integration, data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and collaboration across mission partners.
• We are looking for highly motivated, results-oriented professionals who thrive on solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. If you are a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for leveraging your expertise to enhance our nation's security, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

System Engineering & Architecture:

• System engineering, systems architecture, and systems integration
• Requirements development, management, and traceability
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering
• Enterprise and Solution Architecture
• Technical analysis, documentation, and design

Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Engineering:

• AWS, Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
• VMware / VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server
• Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and other container technologies
• Enterprise compute, storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure
• Platform engineering, resiliency, and lifecycle management

Network, Identity & Cybersecurity:

• Enterprise and data center networking, routing, switching, and connectivity
• Network segmentation and multi-domain environments
• Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) and RBAC
• Zero Trust architecture and implementation
• RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, system hardening, and ATO
• Endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and continues monitoring

Automation, DevSecOps & Service Management:

• Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC), Terraform, and Ansible
• CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps
• Git-based workflows, scripting, and configuration management
• Automated provisioning, deployment, testing, and orchestrationInfrastructure and service automation.

Data, Applications & Integration:

• Application and platform integration
• APIs, API gateways, and microservices
• Data architecture, engineering, movement, and integration
• Enterprise data fabrics and publish/subscribe technologies
• Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar observability/SIEM platforms
• Monitoring, analytics, dashboards, and operational observability

Agile Delivery & Technical Leadership:

• Scrum Master, Agile, or SAFe delivery
• Technical and engineering team leadership
• PI planning, backlog management, and capability delivery
• Cross-functional engineering coordination
• Risk, dependency, and impediment management
• Customer and stakeholder engagement

All candidates must have the following qualifications:

• A mission-first mindset with a demonstrated passion for your work and a commitment to contributing to national security.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven strength in solving complex problems.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities and short deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Capable of maintaining a DoW Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $225,000

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.

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:

• 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:

09/16/2026 - 10/28/2026

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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