Network Engineer Junior - SFRC

Posted 12 Days Ago
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
In-Office
75K-95K Annually
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Network Engineer Associate implements and maintains enterprise networks, troubleshoots connectivity issues, monitors performance, and provides technical support for operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer Junior to support the Space Force Range contract.

Essential Functions

  • Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network
  • Ensure adequate operational spares, supplies and consumables are on hand to support Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tasks and objectives
  • Perform the setup and operation of mission equipment to ensure all requirements are satisfied according to mission documentation
  • Provide day-to-day support of the Mission Enterprise Network
  • Monitor network performance and integrity
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity between layers 1-4
  • Suggest and implement improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
  • Remediate network vulnerabilities
  • Perform scheduled and emergency network maintenance
  • Participate in planning, design, hardware procurement, implementation, and support for the Enterprise network.
  • Continually assess system capability with regard to emerging customer requirements and develop Requirement Statements when necessary to ensure future mission success
  • Provide O&M technical support for engineering project development, design, and integration
  • Implement and test STIGs to ensure compliance with organizational security and industry best practices.
  • Communicate with users when needed
  • Maintain complete technical documentation
  • Create additional O&M documentation, including Training documentation, required to support the Enterprise Network
  • Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
  • Follow all Change Management procedures
  • Provide innovative process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in technology related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field
  • Zero to two years of overall Information Technology Network Enterprise Transport experience
  • Must have current 8140 IAT certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND or Security+), or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire
  • Working Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP
  • Knowledge of the OSI layers and their functions.
  • Experience in LAN/WAN environments, installing and troubleshooting circuit problems (MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3) and traffic shaping/QoS
  • Experience using network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
  • Knowledge and experience of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS, HP)
  • Knowledge and experience in Layer 3 routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, etc)
  • Knowledge and experience in Layer 2 technologies (Spanning Tree, VTP, 802.1Q, Dynamic/Private Vlans, Etc)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
  • IP networking and security experience within the DoD environment, preferred
  • Occasional stateside travel may be required
  • The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License
  • Soft Skills: Analytical and problem solving, ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, Documentation and organization, willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving network environment.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000 – $95,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position may be eligible for bonus or long-term incentive compensation awards.

       

Compensation Details:

$75,000 - $90,000

       

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:

02/03/2026 - 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.

       

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.

Top Skills

802.1Q
Arp
Cisco Ios
Dhcp
Dns
Dynamic/Private Vlans)
Eigrp
Hp
Hsrp
Junos
Layer 2 Technologies (Spanning Tree
Layer 3 Routing (Bgp
Ospf
Solarwinds
Tcp/Ip
Vrrp)
Vtp
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The Company
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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