WIDS Specialist Level II

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Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
In-Office
120K-140K Annually
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Administer the Bastille WIDS platform, monitor wireless environments, analyze RF-based threats, and support wireless incident investigations. The specialist leads monitoring and response activities, prepares operational reports and documentation, coordinates with government and engineering stakeholders, operates RF monitoring and direction-finding equipment, and ensures compliance with DoD and IC requirements. The role is office-based but may involve sensor installation, ladder climbing, lifting up to 20 pounds, and worldwide travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a WIDS Specialist Level II to provide technical support for Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) operations supporting Amentum’s Skywalker program. The WIDS Specialist Level II is responsible for administering the Bastille WIDS platform, leading Monitoring & Response (M&R) activities, analyzing wireless threats, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements. As such, the WIDS Specialist Level II will need an understanding of the Bastille WIDS system, DoD/IC wireless protocols, RF theory, and knowledge of National and DoD directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities. Because the WIDS Specialist Level II role will work on a geographically separated team, excellent coordination and communication skills are expected. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Monitor WIDS environments using the Bastille platform to detect unauthorized wireless activity.
  • Analyze RF-based threats and recommend appropriate mitigation and response actions.
  • Support M&R activities and wireless incident investigations.
  • Generate site-level operational reports, metrics, and incident summaries.
  • Maintain WIDS documentation, operating procedures, and reporting templates.
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve wireless security issues.
  • Operate wireless monitoring and direction-finding equipment in support of security operations.
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  • Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and IC policies and procedures.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:  Office Setting, but may be required to install sensors and wiring, which requires climbing ladders and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Experience operating and administering the Bastille WIDS platform.
  • Knowledge of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection.
  • Experience supporting M&R and wireless security operations.
  • Ability to analyze security events and prepare technical reports and documentation.
  • Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
  • Ability to travel worldwide.

Security Clearance Required:   TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience supporting WIDS operations within DoD and/or IC environments.
  • Experience with RF monitoring, wireless security operations, and incident reporting

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation of our business management and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must comply with the Amentum Quality Policy and perform job activities in accordance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$120K-$140K

       

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:

09/01/2026 - 11/15/2026

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience operating and administering the Bastille WIDS platform
  • Knowledge of wireless protocols, RF theory, and wireless threat detection
  • Experience supporting monitoring and response activities and wireless security operations
  • Experience supporting WIDS operations in DoD and/or IC environments
  • Experience with RF monitoring, wireless security operations, and incident reporting
  • Ability to analyze security events and prepare technical reports and documentation
  • Strong written, verbal, analytical, coordination, and communication skills
  • Ability to travel worldwide
  • TS/SCI clearance with 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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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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