WIDS Specialist Level III

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; 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 is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System operations supporting the Skywalker program. You will administer Bastille WIDS, lead Monitoring & Response activities, analyze wireless threats, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC requirements.

The role requires managing geographically dispersed teams, DoD/IC policy knowledge, and strong RF/wireless expertise.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Bastille WIDS platform and wireless intrusion detection operations.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating geographically dispersed personnel.
• Knowledge of DoD and IC policies governing WIDS operations.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Bastille WIDS platform in support of enterprise operations.
• Lead M&R activities to identify, investigate, and respond to wireless threats.
• Analyze RF activity and unauthorized wireless signals.
• Utilize wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment to identify, locate, and report unauthorized devices.
• Develop and maintain WIDS operating procedures, reporting templates, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security incidents.
• Supervise and mentor WIDS personnel, including geographically dispersed teams.
• Ensure WIDS operations comply with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.
• Support system deployments, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

WIDS operations

Team leadership

RF theory

Wireless protocols

DoD/IC policy knowledge

Travel worldwide

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bastille WIDS

Job description

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level III to provide technical leadership for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program. The WIDS Specialist Level III is responsible for administering the Bastille WIDS platform, leading Monitoring & Response (M&R) activities, analyzing wireless threats, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements. As such, the WIDS Specialist Level III will need a strong understanding of the Bastille WIDS system, DoD/IC wireless protocols, RF theory, and comprehensive knowledge of National and DoD directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities. Because each WIDS Specialist Level III will have a team of direct reports, experience managing geographically separated teams is expected. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Bastille WIDS platform in support of enterprise operations.
• Lead M&R activities to identify, investigate, and respond to wireless threats.
• Analyze RF activity and unauthorized wireless signals.
• Utilize wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment to identify, locate, and report unauthorized devices.
• Develop and maintain WIDS operating procedures, reporting templates, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security incidents.
• Supervise and mentor WIDS personnel, including geographically dispersed teams.
• Ensure WIDS operations comply with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.
• Support system deployments, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office Setting, but may be required to install sensors and wiring, which requires climbing ladders and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Extensive knowledge of the Bastille WIDS platform and wireless intrusion detection operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
• Experience conducting M&R activities and wireless incident analysis.
• Knowledge of DoD and IC policies governing WIDS operations.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating geographically dispersed personnel.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience;
• Experience administering Bastille WIDS and supporting enterprise wireless security operations.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation of our business management and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must comply with the Amentum Quality Policy and perform job activities in accordance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$175K-$195K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/01/2026 - 11/15/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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