WIDS Specialist I – Wireless Security Operations

Amentum; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

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

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree, baseline RF theory knowledge, familiarity with DoD/IC directives, and TS/SCI w/ poly clearance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; travel worldwide is expected.

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 work effectively in a team environment.
• 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 (M-R) activities and incident reporting.
• Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment under senior guidance.
• 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

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Travel availability

DoD/IC security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS

Job description

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

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree, baseline RF theory knowledge, familiarity with DoD/IC directives, and TS/SCI w/ poly clearance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; travel worldwide is expected.