Sr. WIDS Specialist – DoD Wireless Security Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO 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 operations supporting the Skywalker program. You will administer Bastille WIDS, lead Monitoring & Response activities, analyze wireless threats, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC requirements.

The role requires managing geographically dispersed teams, DoD/IC policy knowledge, and strong RF/wireless expertise.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Bastille WIDS platform and wireless intrusion detection operations.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating geographically dispersed personnel.
• Knowledge of DoD and IC policies governing WIDS operations.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

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

WIDS operations

Team leadership

RF theory

Wireless protocols

DoD/IC policy knowledge

Travel worldwide

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System operations supporting the Skywalker program. You will administer Bastille WIDS, lead Monitoring & Response activities, analyze wireless threats, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC requirements.

The role requires managing geographically dispersed teams, DoD/IC policy knowledge, and strong RF/wireless expertise.