Job description

This posting supports a broad NGE talent pipeline and is not limited to a single position. Qualified candidates may be contacted to discuss their technical background, interests, experience level, and potential alignment with NGE opportunities. If you are interested in helping build the digital foundation for the next generation of missile defense capabilities, we encourage you to apply . We are seeking talented, mission-focused professionals interested in helping design, build, integrate, and deliver the Next Generation Environment (NGE) -- the digital infrastructure foundation enabling a secure, connected, and integrated ecosystem for the Missile Defense Agency. What is exciting about this opportunity: NGE is more than a traditional infrastructure modernization effort. It is being designed as the digital foundation that connects hybrid cloud, enterprise infrastructure, networks, identity, cybersecurity, automation, data, applications, and modeling and simulation capabilities into an integrated enterprise environment. The NGE team will help create the foundation for a broader Unified Digital Ecosystem, enabling faster capability delivery, secure integration, data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and collaboration across mission partners. We are looking for highly motivated, results-oriented professionals who thrive on solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. If you are a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for leveraging your expertise to enhance our nation s security, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment. We are looking for multiple skill sets in any of the following technical areas: System Engineering & Architecture: System engineering, systems architecture, and systems integration Requirements development, management, and traceability Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering Enterprise and Solution Architecture Technical analysis, documentation, and design Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Engineering: AWS, Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments VMware / VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and other container technologies Enterprise compute, storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure Platform engineering, resiliency, and lifecycle management Network, Identity & Cybersecurity: Enterprise and data center networking, routing, switching, and connectivity Network segmentation and multi-domain environments Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) and RBAC Zero Trust architecture and implementation RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, system hardening, and ATO Endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and continues monitoring Automation, DevSecOps & Service Management: Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC), Terraform, and Ansible CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps Git-based workflows, scripting, and configuration management Automated provisioning, deployment, testing, and orchestration Infrastructure and service automation. Data, Applications & Integration: Application and platform integration APIs, API gateways, and microservices Data architecture, engineering, movement, and integration Enterprise data fabrics and publish/subscribe technologies Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar observability/SIEM platforms Monitoring, analytics, dashboards, and operational observability Agile Delivery & Technical Leadership: Scrum Master, Agile, or SAFe delivery Technical and engineering team leadership PI planning, backlog management, and capability delivery Cross-functional engineering coordination Risk, dependency, and impediment management Customer and stakeholder engagement All candidates must have the following qualifications: A mission-first mindset with a demonstrated passion for your work and a commitment to contributing to national security. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven strength in solving complex problems. The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities and short deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Capable of maintaining a DoW Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret 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. Compensation Details: $100,000 - $225,000 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: 08/24/2026 - 10/02/2026 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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Requirements

Must-haves

We are looking for multiple skill sets in any of the following technical areas:
System engineering, systems architecture, and systems integration
Requirements development, management, and traceability
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering
Enterprise and Solution Architecture
Technical analysis, documentation, and design
AWS, Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
VMware / VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server
Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and other container technologies
Enterprise compute, storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure
Platform engineering, resiliency, and lifecycle management
Enterprise and data center networking, routing, switching, and connectivity
Network segmentation and multi-domain environments
Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) and RBAC
Zero Trust architecture and implementation
RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, system hardening, and ATO
Endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and continues monitoring
Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC), Terraform, and Ansible
CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps
Git-based workflows, scripting, and configuration management
Automated provisioning, deployment, testing, and orchestration
Infrastructure and service automation.
Application and platform integration

Nice-to-haves

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

Benefits

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave