Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support our ongoing contracts requiring cyber security oversight and support in the Amentum Englewood Office.
Job Description - (Duties & Responsibilities)
Work within a small IT/Cyber/Safety team
- Review client requirements per contract
- Including all referenced compliance documents
- Provide suggested solutions for project compliance and documentation
- Reconcile client requirements with corporate compliance
- Develop security plan drafts, training documentation
- Review and comment of other developed plans/guides/policies/procedures related to cyber security compliance functions
- Prepare projects for security audits and provide support for client audits
- Assist with related management assessments
- Actively look for requirements compliance gaps
- Assist with spill investigation, mitigation, Lessons Learned development and reporting as required for assigned contract(s)
- Backup local Desktop support as needed
- Provide future facility move support
- Access Control support for client Databases, platforms and assist in creating user manuals, troubleshooting utilizing SQL, VBA, Java, App Integration and plug ins when necessary
- Prepare documentation and support for Business-2-Business (B2B) requests
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings
- Use available tools to submit appropriate documentation, reporting, and resolution of issues and processes such as ticketing systems
- Support the Security ITPM and provide backup coverage
- Use Artificial Intelligence platforms when appropriate
Required Qualifications
Experience with NIST 800-171 requirements and implementation
Government regulatory orders, manuals, and requirements documents
Technical writing and documentation of implementation processes.
Cyber Risk evaluation and incident investigations.
Assumes only an internal candidate and excludes anyone else.
Preferred Qualifications
Optimal and friendly customer service for end users and potential interaction with clients.
Ability to collaborate within a team and work independently
Provide frequent status communications
Experience with MicroSoft ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing system
Education
Bachelors in Computer Related fields or equivalent experience
Security + certification or GIAC Security Fundamentals
Physical Requirements (if any)
Occasional lifting of PC towers, servers, monitors, supply boxes.
Other requirements
In office at least 3 days a week for collaborative work environment and ability for high-peak attendance during client meetings, workshops, and audits.
COMPENSATION
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110K -130K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
BENEFITS
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.
Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.
Compensation Details:
$110K - $130K
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:
10/30/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- Experience with NIST 800-171 requirements and implementation
- Knowledge of government regulatory orders, manuals, and requirements documents
- Technical writing and documentation of implementation processes
- Cyber risk evaluation and incident investigations experience
- Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience
- Security+ certification or GIAC Security Fundamentals certification
- Friendly customer service skills for end users and potential client interactions
- Ability to collaborate within a team and work independently
- Ability to provide frequent status communications
- Experience with Microsoft ServiceNow ticketing system
- U.S. citizenship; U.S. dual citizenship may be considered
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
