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Security Duty Officer

Alice Springs, AUS; Alice Springs; Alice Springs,; Australia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum has an opportunity for a Security Duty Officer (SDO) in Australia.

What you’ll be doing

As a Security Duty Officer (SDO) in Australia the selected candidate will join an O&M team to support a mission critical assignment responsible for the facilities operation and maintenance services to include construction, power generation, warehousing, medical support, temporary quarters, transportation systems, environmental health and safety, security, information technology, housing, as well as all aspects of maintaining and repairing the site and its ancillary buildings.

The SDO will provide 24-hour/7 day per week personnel access control to ensure classified information and sensitive materials are properly secured and safeguarded for all classified areas; perform management and supervisory responsibilities as the shift supervisor or senior SDO, for that shift; provide 24-hour monitoring and response to facility fire alarms and other emergency indicators (e.g. Lock-down alarm); perform all repair, maintenance, and combination changes on all safes and vault locks; operate the USG provided paging and radio network; scan all submitted computer software for viruses; perform additional informal security-related activities as directed by the Security GPOC; manage/maintain keys and combination control; provide roving patrols; assist and be on recall for Emergency Response as directed; serve as the first responder and facility focal point for all medical emergencies inside and outside of classified areas at Site and provide incident and daily reporting as required.

What we bring

At Amentum we can connect you with great opportunities all over the world. We have 20,000 professionals located in 48 states and 29 foreign countries, and together we are supporting mission critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.

We offer competitive compensation packages and comprehensive deployment assistance.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience in security, access control, CCTV operations or customer service or at least 3 years of experience accompanied with a 4-year degree
  • SDOs must fulfill an initial 2-year contract and are encouraged to maintain employment for concurrent tours
  • Must successfully pass a physical examination given by a licensed physician or health care professional prior to assignment and subsequent tours thereafter or every two years
  • Maintain qualifications for First Responder
  • Successful completion of applicable safe and lock training

Preferred:

  • Advanced Resuscitation training
  • Defibrillator use training
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified
  • Experience responding to and removing reptiles
  • DoD and OCONUS Facilities experience
  • Previous GSA Safe and Vault Certification

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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