Amentum · 19 hours ago
Network Engineer Associate
Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer Associate to support the Space Force Range contract. The role involves implementing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise networks, providing day-to-day support, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network
Ensure adequate operational spares, supplies and consumables are on hand to support Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tasks and objectives
Perform the setup and operation of mission equipment to ensure all requirements are satisfied according to mission documentation
Provide day-to-day support of the Mission Enterprise Network
Monitor network performance and integrity
Troubleshoot network connectivity between layers 1-4
Suggest and implement improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
Remediate network vulnerabilities
Perform scheduled and emergency network maintenance
Participate in planning, design, hardware procurement, implementation, and support for the Enterprise network
Continually assess system capability with regard to emerging customer requirements and develop Requirement Statements when necessary to ensure future mission success
Provide O&M technical support for engineering project development, design, and integration
Implement and test STIGs to ensure compliance with organizational security and industry best practices
Communicate with users when needed
Maintain complete technical documentation
Create additional O&M documentation, including Training documentation, required to support the Enterprise Network
Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues
Follow all Change Management procedures
Provide innovative process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in technology related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field
Zero to two years of overall Information Technology Network Enterprise Transport experience
Must have current 8140 IAT certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND or Security+), or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire
Working Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP
Knowledge of the OSI layers and their functions
Experience in LAN/WAN environments, installing and troubleshooting circuit problems (MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3) and traffic shaping/QoS
Experience using network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
Knowledge and experience of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS, HP)
Knowledge and experience in Layer 3 routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, etc)
Knowledge and experience in Layer 2 technologies (Spanning Tree, VTP, 802.1Q, Dynamic/Private Vlans, Etc)
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Soft Skills: Analytical and problem solving, ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, Documentation and organization, willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving network environment
Preferred
IP networking and security experience within the DoD environment, preferred
Occasional stateside travel may be required
The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays annually
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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