Systems Engineer

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, 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 in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to lead WIDS integration, admin, and sustainment for the Skywalker program. You will unify multiple systems at the site and mentor Tier 1 staff to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5–7 years in systems engineering with secure Windows/Linux environments. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with secure Windows and/or Linux enterprise environments.
• DoD/IC systems experience in operational settings.
• WIDS integration and security system administration knowledge.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and maintain WIDS hardware/software in stand-alone and enterprise environments.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support for system administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Support system integration, upgrades, patch management, and configuration management.
• Monitor system performance and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
• Coordinate with engineers and program management for deployments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Provide guidance and training to Tier 1 support personnel.
• Support accreditation, security compliance, and system hardening.

Skills

Virtualization

Active Directory

Enterprise sysadmin

LAN/WAN

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Documentation

Team coordination

Training Tier1

Orientation to DoD/IC environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ND 50-05 certification

Tools

SAN

Storage backup

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) integration, administration, and sustainment activities for Amentum's Skywalker program. The Systems Engineer will integrate all individual systems at their location and serve as the main engineering support for Tier 2 support services. This includes troubleshooting complex system issues, maintaining secure physical and virtual infrastructure, and training Tier 1 support personnel to ensure reliable mission operations. To ensure the success of this program, the Systems Engineer requires the ability to stand up complex WIDS environments, configure and maintain stand-alone and enterprise security systems in both physical and virtual security environments, and have experience with either Windows, Linux, or both. The Systems Engineer will also be expected to have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as a penchant for problem-solving engineering tasks.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and maintain WIDS hardware and software in stand-alone and enterprise environments.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support for system administration, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Support system integration, upgrades, patch management, and configuration management activities.
• Monitor system performance and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Coordinate with Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists, and Program Management to support system deployments and sustainment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and engineering reports.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Tier 1 support personnel.
• Support accreditation, security compliance, and system hardening activities.

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)

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, Active Directory, and enterprise system administration.
• Experience with configuration and maintenance of stand-alone and enterprise security systems in both physical and virtual security environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN technologies, routers, switches, firewalls, and storage solutions.
• Experience with system integration, configuration management, and security best practices.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5-7 years of experience as a systems engineer.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering secure Windows and/or Linux enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community systems in operational environments.

Desired Certifications

• Appropriate ND 50-05 certification for assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation to include documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503.
• Experience in LAN/WAN technologies, routers, switches, firewalls; experience with Storage Area Network (SAN), clustering and backup technologies.
• Experience and proficiency with systems engineering concepts, principles and theories and system modeling tools.

Compensation Details

$159,000-$179,000

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.

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.

Original Posting

08/14/2026 - Until Filled

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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