Senior Communications & Network Systems Lead

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a WPN Communications & Network Systems Analyst to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA. The role involves system administration, performance monitoring, and ensuring secure network operations across mission networks.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a STEM field, 5+ years of related experience, and an active DoD 8140 certification (or ability to obtain within six months). US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology STEM field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in communication systems analysis or network operations.
• Experience with voice/data/analog/digital video systems.
• Must hold current DOD 8140 certification or obtain within six months.
• Experience using diagnostic/test equipment (BER testers, OTDR, oscilloscopes).
• Hands-on familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper and related hardware.
• Willing to work non-duty hours; travel as needed.
• Experience with serial data, fiber, TDM, IPv4/IPv6 and encrypted transports.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Administer RIUs software/hardware under the Lead Engineer.
• Monitor performance; recommend configuration changes or upgrades.
• Configure, test and diagnose serial data circuits and interfaces.
• Maintain GPS receivers, Time Code Generators and NTP servers.
• Support IPv4/IPv6 and telemetry transport.
• Assist with cybersecurity measures and ATO activities.
• Track and report network activities and changes.
• Identify risks and report to RMB for review.
• Adhere to safety, security, and timekeeping policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the engineering lead.

Skills

System Administration

Network Analysis

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

GPS Timing

IPv4/IPv6

DOD 8140 cert

Test Equipment

Networking Hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

NetAcquire

RT Logic

IPTec

Job description

Amentum is seeking a WPN Communications & Network Systems Analyst to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA. The role involves system administration, performance monitoring, and ensuring secure network operations across mission networks.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a STEM field, 5+ years of related experience, and an active DoD 8140 certification (or ability to obtain within six months). US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.