WIDS Specialist I: Wireless Security & Monitoring

Amentum; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

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

The role requires baseline RF theory knowledge, familiarity with DoD/IC wireless protocols, strong communication, and the ability to travel worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in technical security, wireless monitoring, or related operational environments preferred.
• Must have TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day WIDS operations using the Bastille platform.
• Monitor wireless environments and identify unauthorized RF activity.
• Assist with Monitoring & Response (M&R) activities and incident reporting.
• Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment under supervision.
• 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

WIDS concepts

M&R coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS

Direction-finding equipment

Monitoring software

Job description

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

The role requires baseline RF theory knowledge, familiarity with DoD/IC wireless protocols, strong communication, and the ability to travel worldwide.