Systems Engineer, Senior

Senior Systems Engineer

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify appropriate solutions based on system requirements
• Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks
• Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence tools
• Produce system architecture design documentation and contribute to integration planning
• Deploy enterprise-level virtual environment software and management suites (ESXi and Nutanix hypervisors)
• Assist with the design and implementation of system network configurations with an overall goal of highly adaptable, scalable, and resilient services in a global system deployment
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions and provide advice and recommendations to government customers
• Perform system and software updates to enhance performance
• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies
• Implement and maintain Government standards for system security
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Requirements:

• Experience with Windows Server2022, 2025, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware ESXi, Active Directory, SAN, VCP 7.X. & 8.X, Nutanix AHV and Prism.
• Experience with designing and implementing Cisco UCS Computing Servers, Hyperflex Servers design
• 7 years of relative experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience working in a DoD classified environment
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements such as Security+ or equivalent
• Certified in accordance with Cyber Workforce Management Program DoDD 8140.1 and DoD 8570.01-M
• Demonstrated experience in security requirements associated with DoD enterprise systems
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience briefing high-level as well as detailed system capabilities and operational concerns and considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Clearance Required: Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI

Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience: 7 years

Required Certifications: Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements such as Security + or equivalent

Pay Transparency Verbiage Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $140K to $175K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.