Network Engineer - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer to support a government contract on the island of Diego Garcia. The role covers network capacity planning, security principles and network management, keeping the infrastructure and security aligned with best practices and compliant with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), program, USG and international requirements. The position is pending contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Design, install and troubleshoot Cisco-based WAN/LAN networks
• Support capacity planning and network security practices
• Maintain network infrastructure and security to meet PWS, program and international requirements
• Monitor, keep records, prepare reports, train staff and carry out inspections and data reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned and provide on-call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training
• Two years of engineering experience designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting a large, mission-critical Cisco-based WAN/LAN
• IAT-2 (Security+ or equivalent GSEC, SCNP or SSCP) certification and DoD 8570/8140 compliance, meeting the IAT-1 matrix of DOD 8570.1M
• Knowledge of network capacity planning, network security principles and network management best practices
• Ability to implement best-practice standards, lead projects and manage network infrastructure and security
• Valid US passport and driver's license, with a passport valid at least one year at hire, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the Foreign Clearance Guide and to pass medical contract requirements
• Physical ability to stand 8-10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds and work in remote, potentially uncomfortable overseas conditions, including evenings, weekends and holidays