Job Description

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Technician with over 5 years of experience to manage, maintain, and secure our critical network infrastructure in Southern Pines, NC. This customer-centric role requires a professional with strong interpersonal skills who can seamlessly collaborate with contract partners and government entities to resolve complex technical challenges. A core responsibility is the configuration and optimization of our Avigilon video surveillance network, ensuring high-bandwidth physical security streams deliver maximum uptime, low latency, and robust data integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with government entities and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
• Maintain enterprise-grade local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) with a customer-first focus.
• Optimize dedicated networks specifically for Avigilon high-definition video streaming.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and Avigilon network video recorders (NVRs).
• Support mission-critical operations by working occasional weekends, holidays, and after-hours shifts for maintenance or emergency troubleshooting.
• Monitor network performance to eliminate critical video streaming bottlenecks.
• Implement network security protocols, isolated VLAN segmentation, and firmware updates.
• Manage high-capacity network backups, storage allocation, and disaster recovery plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Secret US Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• 5+ years experience in dedicated network management or engineering.
• Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays, and after-hours as operational needs dictate.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and diplomacy skills.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with contract and government entities.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong professional communication and team collaboration.
• Based in or willing to commute to the Southern Pines, NC area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and managing Avigilon AV networking architectures.
• CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or official Avigilon/Motorola Solutions certifications.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, IGMP snooping, multicast routing, and PoE power budgets.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$42.00 - $46.00

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:

05/22/2026 - Until Filled

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters