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Systems Engineer 1

Fort Meade, MD; Fort Meade; Maryland; MD; Fort Meade, Maryland; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Your Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD . In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

Responsibilities:

Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Support to the Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) for Zero Trust Implementation. The candidate must have the ability to understand and work with technologies including REST, Oracle/MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, Nifi, Single Sign-On (OAuth and SAML) and Kubernetes. The candidate is expected to provide technical expertise in industry, federal, and DoD standards/policies as well as create and maintain ICAM for Zero Trust documentation to include release notes, installation and user guides, frameworks, SOPs, and plans in accordance with Zero Trust mandates. Other duties include research of technical topics, identification of improvement areas, hands-on understanding of how to configure system components and generating advisory documentation to support ICAM installation and planning. The candidate will also work with existing ICAM capability teams to develop architecture and design documentation, perform technology assessments, develop or contribute to strategy and planning documents and support risk mitigation assessments.

• Analyzes user requirements, the concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.

• Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches and conducts feasibility studies.

• Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.

• Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation.

• Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.

• Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

• Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed, and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.

• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Requirements:

• Ability to solve complex system/integration problems

• Strong technical acumen and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with PKI

• Understanding of scalability and high-availability strategies with deployments across multiple service centers (e.g., availability zones)

• Experience with SW development methodologies

• Knowledge of application and security testing, vulnerability management and tracking

• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Demonstrated engineering experience on programs with requirements, functional analysis, and allocation, conducting system requirement reviews, developing CONOPS and system architectures

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in working with Software Development, Test Engineers, and System Administration teams to establish capabilities that meet requirements

• Ability to facilitate meetings and brief technical concepts to technical and non-technical personnel

• Experience with developing program review materials

• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment. Must be able to work with minimum supervision and be customer focused

• Experience with Confluence and JIRA

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple applications are being developed and deployed simultaneously.

• Must be able to adapt quickly to change and react to unexpected results.

• Must be self-motivated and be able to work well within a team environment, be organized, and multi-task.

Clearance Required:

• Top Secret/SCI with polygraph

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of 12 years.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 7 years of System Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.

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Pay Transparency Verbiage

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $151k to $171k . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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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