WIDS Specialist I - DoD Wireless Security Analyst

Amentum; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

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 for the Skywalker program. You will assist in administering Bastille WIDS, monitoring, and response activities, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC requirements.

Role requires coordination within a geographically separated team, strong RF knowledge, and the ability to travel worldwide.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day WIDS operations using the Bastille platform.
• Monitor wireless environments and assist in identifying unauthorized RF activity.
• Assist with Monitoring & Response 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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel worldwide

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS platform

Job description

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level I to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations for the Skywalker program. You will assist in administering Bastille WIDS, monitoring, and response activities, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC requirements.

Role requires coordination within a geographically separated team, strong RF knowledge, and the ability to travel worldwide.