Amentum · 9 hours ago
Senior Lead Network Engineer
US-CA-Santa Barbara
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expAmentum is seeking a Senior Lead Information Technology Network Engineer for the Space Force Range Contract. The role involves managing and maintaining the IT network environment, providing leadership to IT personnel, and ensuring optimal network performance through various technical responsibilities.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain Amentum Information Technology (IT) network computing environment by identifying network requirements; designing changes; installing upgrades; and monitoring network performance
Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel to include mentoring, development and training
Serve as subject matter expert and configures and supports the IT Network environment consisting of servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices
Systematically troubleshoot technical issues and/or complex application, system, and/or network issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency
Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment
Define IT policies and procedures
Provide feedback and reports to management on the status and availability of the IT network to ensure proper function and identify positive and negative trends
Maintain IT network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning
Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation for performance, stability, interoperability and systems thru the system life cycle issues
Apply methods and techniques to assist in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations
Secure IT network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation IAW DoD standards
Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions to meet customer requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in related computer science or IT field
Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, data and network security
Experience working with IT system design principles and applications
Experience required in the following areas: Windows Based and PowerShell scripting, DISA STIGs and NOTAMS, Windows and SQL Server, Network technologies, Wireless implementation and maintenance
Current CISSP or Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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