Senior Network Engineer at Amentum

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cisco Networking Technologies, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco Route/Switch Administration, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Unified Communications, Network Design, Network Implementation, Call Accounting, Call Recording, Cisco ACD, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ACI, CWOM, VoIP, BGP, EIGRP

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining primarily Cisco networking technologies. Your expertise will extend beyond network technologies to encompass F5 load balancers and Cisco route/switch administration, Palo Alto firewalls, as well as Cisco Unified Communications suite of applications. This is a HYBRID role, work on-site in Chantilly, VA as needed and also work remote-telework. US Citizenship is required to apply. Key responsibilities: Design and Implementation: Create solutions that seamlessly integrate with legacy and strategic technologies Provide installation, implementation, and support services for site networking Consult on the best product selection for each project’s needs Peripheral Support: Handle ancillary systems, including but not limited to Call Accounting, Call Recording, Cisco ACD, analog voice, faxing, etc. Support Meraki Wireless and network products and solutions Familiar with datacenter and network cabling and connectivity Support Cisco ACI/CWOM and other datacenter technologies Voice Infrastructure: Experienced in multiple versions of Cisco Voice products Understand voice technologies such as POTS, TDM, VoIP and wiring Act as the final escalation point (Tier 3) for voice-related issues Troubleshoot through Call Detail Records (CDRs) Network Equipment: Experienced in multiple versions of Cisco products Act as the final escalation point (Tier 2 and 3) for network related issues Troubleshoot through network management platforms Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Fluke meters, tone generators, etc. for troubleshooting Effective communication across multiple levels of an organization Knowledge of telco/ISP circuit delivery and test/turnup activities Minimum Qualifications: A relevant degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Science, Technical, Engineering, Education and Training, Communications, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, or Telecommunications. Certifications (any): CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCIE, IAT, TLS, EAP, CCDP, CICD, CE, Network+, Security+, etc. Five years of network/ telecommunications experience Basic troubleshooting of network and telecommunications equipment US Citizenship is required. Desired Skills: Experience with Cisco Meraki product line Experience with Cisco ACI, CWOM, IWO and datacenter operations Experience with Network management platforms Familiar with F5 load balancers Familiar with Palo Alto firewalls and SD-WAN Experience with cabling, dark fiber and CWDM/DWDM. Understanding of routing protocols (bgp, eigrp, ospf, etc) and IP addressing Compensation Details: 100k-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: 03/14/2026 - 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. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco networking technologies, F5 load balancers, and Palo Alto firewalls. Key duties include creating integrated solutions, providing installation and support services for site networking, and acting as the final escalation point for network and voice-related issues.