Enterprise Systems Engineer (Mid-Level)

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Norfolk, VA
In-Office
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role

The Mid-Level - Enterprise Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of the program systems. The engineer will oversee the program’s Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) full-time, at a client site. The engineer will build scripts, provide expert technical assistance to team members, and build and patch servers (Linux and Windows). An engineer should have excellent networking skills, including an understanding of IP Schema, scripting, hardware, and other aspects of building a network and maintaining systems. 

  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy functional servers on Linux and Windows operating systems 
  • Maintain system compliance with cybersecurity standards and practices 
  • Monitor system performance and integrity 
  • Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness 
  • Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery, etc.) 
  • Communicate appropriately and professionally with users when needed 
  • Maintain complete technical documentation 
  • Suggest improvements to performance, capacity, and scalability 
  • Desired Requirements  
  • Preferred 2-4 years of direct industry-related experience as a Jr. Systems Engineer, or have knowledge comparable to a Jr. Systems Engineer/Architect. 
  • Experience in maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards and frameworks 
  • Professional certification(s) (e.g. - Security+ Network+) 
  • Solid background in systems engineering and maintenance 
  • In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly ICMP, TCP/IP) and routing protocols 
  • In-depth understanding of deploying Elasticsearch on Linux in a clustered environment 
  • Familiarity with virtualization (ESXi, vCenter, VMware) 
  • Familiarity with access control models and network security 
  • Solid understanding of server operating systems (Ubuntu 18.04, Windows) 
  • Knowledge in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related engineering field (or, at least 2 years of direct experience working as a network engineer) 
  • Understanding of basic Cisco switching functions (configuring access and trunk ports) 
  • Additional Requirements 
  • Must have an active Secret clearance with poly level of clearance and the ability to maintain clearance 
  • The ability to work proficiently with minimal oversight 
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, and carry at least 15lbs of equipment 
  • Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO, including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
  • ​​Must have an active Secret clearance 
  • ​Preferred 2-4 years of direct industry-related experience as a Jr. Systems Engineer, or have knowledge comparable to a Jr. Systems Engineer/Architect. 
  • ​Experience in maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards and frameworks 
  • ​Professional certification(s) (e.g. - Security+ Network+) 
  • ​Solid background in systems engineering and maintenance 
  • ​In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly ICMP, TCP/IP) and routing protocols 
  • ​In-depth understanding of deploying Elasticsearch on Linux in a clustered environment 
  • ​Familiarity with virtualization (ESXi, vCenter, VMware) 
  • ​Familiarity with access control models and network security 
  • ​Solid understanding of server operating systems (Ubuntu 18.04, Windows) 
  • ​Knowledge in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related engineering field (or, at least 2 years of direct experience working as a network engineer) 
  • ​Understanding of basic Cisco switching functions (configuring access and trunk ports) 

 

       

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.

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HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

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.

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