Amentum

Senior Network Engineer

Amentum$250K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required.
  • 10 years of network engineering experience required, including 3 years in network design architecture and implementation.
  • Experience with building and troubleshooting IS-IS, OSPF, and MP-BGP networks.
  • Proficient in network security technologies like SSH, IPSec, and firewall policies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; travel up to 20% required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate as a senior-level contributor, autonomously troubleshooting customer-facing and engineer collaboration issues.
  • Design, build, and troubleshoot network and network security architecture.
  • Analyze new hardware requirements and prepare hardware specifications.
  • Provide escalated engineering support for LAN/WAN and network security operations.
  • Coordinate with security engineers to ensure designs meet security control standards.
  • Create, review, and update technical documentation for integration projects.
  • Identify and diagnose complex performance and security issues.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement program.
  • Parental leave policy.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options available.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Pet insurance options.
Full Job Description
Purpose and Impact:

In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical network capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.

Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Perform as senior-level contributor, able to operate and troubleshoot autonomously and independently, whether customer facing or with other engineering team members.
  • Design, build and troubleshoot network and network security architecture.
  • Analyze and develop new hardware requirements and prepare specifications for hardware acquisitions.
  • Provide engineering escalation support for all network and network security operations activities including: LAN/WAN operations and troubleshooting, troubleshooting network automation and tooling, and troubleshooting network security appliances.
  • Coordinate with the Information Assurance Security Engineers to validate all designs against required security controls to maintain Authority to Operate of each enclave; implement and maintain DISA STIG requirements.
  • Create, review, and update technical documentation in support of integration projects.
  • Provide full implementation documentation and templates for all phases of deployment and sustainment of network equipment and services.
  • Identify and diagnose complex performance, security, and technical issues.


Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis. Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing IS-IS and/or OSPF networks
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing MP-BGP underlays and overlays
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing MPLS networks: RSVP-TE, LDP, and SR-MPLS.
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing routing policy and redistribution.
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing DMVPN and/or SD-WAN.
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing different flavors of STP.
  • Experience standing up and troubleshooting new circuits with the ability to fault isolate issues to CE equipment, demarc and/or carrier.
  • Experience building, troubleshooting and testing network security technologies including but not limited to: SSH, WAN MACsec, IPSec, RADIUS, TACACS+, firewall NAT and security policies and end-point security
  • Experience with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.


Clearance Required:
  • Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility


Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field, or an additional five (5) years of Network Engineering experience.


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • 10 Years of network engineering w/ 3 years of network design architecture and implementation


Required Certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience designing and building network and network security architecture so different segments in underlay and overlay partitions work together holistically to balance customer experience with security policy compliance.
  • Extensive experience designing, building and troubleshooting Palo Alto and/or FMC/FTD NGFWs performing DPI.
  • Extensive experience designing, building and troubleshooting ISE and/or other end-point security appliances.
  • Experience with network tooling such as Cisco NSO, Catalyst Center, Splunk and StealthWatch.
  • Experience with automating repetitive tasks using tools and/or scripts, such as Python and TCL.
  • Extensive experience with Cisco IP telephony products
  • Experience with Type 1 encryption devices including, but not limited to: KG175X and KG142
  • Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.
  • Experience deploying DISA STIGs and conducting Government network assessments.


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Compensation Details:
250000

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:
04/22/2026 - Until Filled
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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