WIDS Specialist II — DoD/IC Wireless Security Expert

Amentum; Fort Belvoir, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tax-saving Options

Disability & Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level II to administer the Bastille WIDS platform, lead Monitoring & Response activities, and analyze wireless threats for the Skywalker program. The role requires DoD/IC knowledge, TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders across teams.

Expected work on-site with standard M–F hours, potential travel, and adherence to DoD policies. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and administering the Bastille WIDS platform.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
• Experience supporting Monitoring & Response (M&R) and wireless security operations.
• Ability to analyze security events and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor WIDS environments using Bastille to detect unauthorized wireless activity.
• Analyze RF-based threats and recommend mitigation and response actions.
• Support M&R activities and wireless incident investigations.
• Generate site-level operational reports and incident summaries.
• Maintain WIDS documentation and reporting templates.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams.

Skills

Bastille WIDS administration

Wireless protocols

RF theory

M&R security operations

Technical reporting

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS platform

Job description

Amentum is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level II to administer the Bastille WIDS platform, lead Monitoring & Response activities, and analyze wireless threats for the Skywalker program. The role requires DoD/IC knowledge, TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders across teams.

Expected work on-site with standard M–F hours, potential travel, and adherence to DoD policies. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.