Senior WIDS Specialist - DoD/IC Leader

Amentum; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations on the Skywalker program. You will administer Bastille WIDS, lead monitoring and response, and analyze wireless threats to ensure DoD/IC compliance.

You will supervise geographically dispersed teams, collaborate with government stakeholders, and guide continuous improvement of WIDS processes and procedures in a demanding defense environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Bastille WIDS platform and wireless intrusion detection operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating geographically dispersed personnel.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Bastille WIDS platform in support of enterprise operations.
• Lead M&R activities to identify, investigate, and respond to wireless threats.
• Analyze RF activity and unauthorized wireless signals.
• Utilize wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment to identify, locate, and report unauthorized devices.
• Develop and maintain WIDS operating procedures, reporting templates, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security incidents.
• Supervise and mentor WIDS personnel, including geographically dispersed teams.
• Ensure WIDS operations comply with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.
• Support system deployments, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bastille WIDS

Wireless protocols

RF theory

M&R activities

DoD/IC policies

Team leadership

Communication skills

Travel worldwide

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations on the Skywalker program. You will administer Bastille WIDS, lead monitoring and response, and analyze wireless threats to ensure DoD/IC compliance.

You will supervise geographically dispersed teams, collaborate with government stakeholders, and guide continuous improvement of WIDS processes and procedures in a demanding defense environment.