WIDS Operations Analyst I

Amentum; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level I to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program.

The WIDS Specialist Level I, under senior WIDS personnel, assists in administering the Bastille WIDS platform, Monitoring & Response activities, analyzing wireless threats, and supporting activities ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge of RF theory and wireless protocols.
• Familiarity with wireless security monitoring or TSCM concepts.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn WIDS technologies, monitoring procedures, and security policies.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day WIDS operations using the Bastille platform.
• Monitor wireless environments and assist in identifying unauthorized RF activity.
• Assist with M&R activities and incident reporting.
• Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Maintain operational documentation, logs, and reporting records.
• Coordinate with WIDS Specialists and engineering teams to support system operations.
• Follow established operating procedures and security requirements.
• Support system deployments, testing, and operational readiness activities.

Skills

RF theory

Wireless protocols

TSCM concepts

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

WIDS technologies

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS

Job description

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level I to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program.

The WIDS Specialist Level I, under senior WIDS personnel, assists in administering the Bastille WIDS platform, Monitoring & Response activities, analyzing wireless threats, and supporting activities ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements.