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Senior Systems Engineer

Norfolk, VA; Norfolk; Virginia; VA; Norfolk, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract pending award to provide Naval Support Activities in Norfolk, VA.

The Senior Systems Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining networks and systems that support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments. They shall ensure network and system capabilities meet operational requirements while complying with applicable DoW policies, accreditation standards, and technical guidelines.

**Contingent on Contract Award/Position funding**

Responsibilities include:

  • Design and sustain networks at multiple classification levels, up to TS//SCI, to support LVC training environments.
  • Design and implement network capabilities to meet operational training needs, ensuring usability of VMware environments, virtual stacks, simulator integration, and exercise control systems.
  • Translate operational training requirements into technical network and system designs.
  • Assist in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD-503 accreditation process for newly developed or emerging capabilities.
  • Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to support integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of LVC training systems.
  • Prepare and submit technical documentation, design artifacts, and reports as required to the Government.

Minimum Requirements and Skills:

  • Minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience in systems and network engineering, preferably supporting DoW or Navy training environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining networks at multiple classification levels, up to TS//SCI.
  • Proficiency with VMware environments, virtual stacks, simulator integration, and exercise control systems.
  • Familiarity with RMF/ICD-503 accreditation processes and DoW IT standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, design documentation, and briefings for Government stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate operational requirements into technical system designs and provide SME guidance.

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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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