Purpose and Impact: (a write up about the program that will attract candidates)
Our Integration Engineers have the opportunity to drive innovation for geolocation applications while maintaining mission-critical networks. We have a dynamic agile team, that leverages expert Linux knowledge to design and deploy mission-critical containerized solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Ceph. This team integrates FOSS, COTS, and GOTS products, collaborating directly with developers to troubleshoot complex systems, perform root cause analysis, and shape the technical future of our enterprise environment.
Work Schedule: (shift hours and days of the week)
5 Days/ 8 hours per day
Essential Responsibilities: (describe the day-to-day)
- Integrate FOSS or COTS products and tools and work with development teams to test and evaluate new releases prior to deployment
- Implement, review, and package deliverables and create installation and system administration documentation
- Implement containerization solutions and distributed data object store
- Work with development teams to design solutions and integrate applications with Kubernetes
- Participate in technical discussions to understand requirements and decompose them into user stories, and collaborate with team members to create and implement solutions and/or troubleshoot problems
- Leverage SI to troubleshoot performance problems on development, test, and production systems, and to determine deficiencies in applications and conduct root cause analysis
- Provide Tier 3 support to end users as needed
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Rocky, RHEL)
- Experience integrating FOSS or COTS products and tools while adhering to security and customer requirements
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes, along with associated deployment tools like Helm, Harbor, Rancher, Git, and Ceph distributed data object storage.
- Knowledge of GitOps and working in a CI/CD environment
- Ability to effectively leverage SI to conduct root cause analysis, merge request reviews, Helm chart generation, documentation creation, product testing and evaluation and troubleshooting
- Strong technical and communication skills and experience providing feedback to development teams on integration, testing, and evaluation findings and bugs.
- Ability to reverse engineer GOTS products and integrate them within an Enterprise
Security Clearance Required:
TS//SCI w FSP - Maryland
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Years of Experience:
Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
Required Certifications: (if needed)
Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your program
Additional Hashtags:
#javelin
Compensation Details:
$260,000 - $286,000
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:
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
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree
- Twenty years of systems engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Demonstrated experience planning and leading systems engineering efforts
- Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems, such as Rocky Linux or RHEL
- Experience integrating FOSS or COTS products and tools while meeting security and customer requirements
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, Harbor, Rancher, Git, and Ceph
- Knowledge of GitOps and CI/CD environments
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis, review merge requests, generate Helm charts, create documentation, test products, evaluate releases, and troubleshoot systems
- Strong technical and communication skills, including providing integration, testing, evaluation, and defect feedback to development teams
- Ability to reverse engineer GOTS products and integrate them into an enterprise environment
- TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
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.
