Amentum

Next Generation Environment (NGE) IT Digital Infrastructure Design IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum$100K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated mission-first mindset and passion for national security.
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
  • Capability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, with potential for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, integrate, and deliver the Next Generation Environment (NGE).
  • Create a unified digital ecosystem for secure integration and faster capability delivery.
  • Enhance data-driven decision-making and collaboration among mission partners.
  • Solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
  • Contribute to the development of national security through innovative solutions.

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
Full Job Description

We are seeking talented, mission-focused professionals interested in helping design, build, integrate, and deliver the Next Generation Environment (NGE) -- the digital infrastructure foundation enabling a secure, connected, and integrated ecosystem for the Missile Defense Agency.

What is exciting about this opportunity:

  • NGE is more than a traditional infrastructure modernization effort. It is being designed as the digital foundation that connects hybrid cloud, enterprise infrastructure, networks, identity, cybersecurity, automation, data, applications, and modeling and simulation capabilities into an integrated enterprise environment.
  • The NGE team will help create the foundation for a broader Unified Digital Ecosystem, enabling faster capability delivery, secure integration, data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and collaboration across mission partners.
  • We are looking for highly motivated, results-oriented professionals who thrive on solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. If you are a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for leveraging your expertise to enhance our nation's security, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

We are looking for multiple skill sets in any of the following technical areas:

System Engineering & Architecture:

  • System engineering, systems architecture, and systems integration
  • Requirements development, management, and traceability
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering
  • Enterprise and Solution Architecture
  • Technical analysis, documentation, and design

Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Engineering:

  • AWS, Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
  • VMware / VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server
  • Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and other container technologies
  • Enterprise compute, storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure
  • Platform engineering, resiliency, and lifecycle management

Network, Identity & Cybersecurity:

  • Enterprise and data center networking, routing, switching, and connectivity
  • Network segmentation and multi-domain environments
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) and RBAC
  • Zero Trust architecture and implementation
  • RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, system hardening, and ATO
  • Endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and continues monitoring

Automation, DevSecOps & Service Management:

  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC), Terraform, and Ansible
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps
  • Git-based workflows, scripting, and configuration management
  • Automated provisioning, deployment, testing, and orchestration
  • Infrastructure and service automation.

Data, Applications & Integration:

  • Application and platform integration
  • APIs, API gateways, and microservices
  • Data architecture, engineering, movement, and integration
  • Enterprise data fabrics and publish/subscribe technologies
  • Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar observability/SIEM platforms
  • Monitoring, analytics, dashboards, and operational observability

Agile Delivery & Technical Leadership:

  • Scrum Master, Agile, or SAFe delivery
  • Technical and engineering team leadership
  • PI planning, backlog management, and capability delivery
  • Cross-functional engineering coordination
  • Risk, dependency, and impediment management
  • Customer and stakeholder engagement

All candidates must have the following qualifications:

  • A mission-first mindset with a demonstrated passion for your work and a commitment to contributing to national security.
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven strength in solving complex problems.
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities and short deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Capable of maintaining a DoW Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

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.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $225,000

       

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:

08/24/2026 - 10/02/2026

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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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