SOC Engineer at Amentum, US-MD-Columbia

SOC Engineer at Amentum in US-MD-Columbia. Full-time. $140,000 to $190,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Come be part of a dynamic program that delivers enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, and operational support across multiple mission-critical network environments. Our team designs, implements, and sustains modern technology solutions supporting real-world customer operations.
We foster a highly collaborative and technical culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. Team members are encouraged to expand their expertise through training opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies supporting complex operational environments.
Work Schedule: (shift hours and days of the week)
8hrs / day, 5 days per week, all onsite
Occasional after hours work for system maintenance
Essential Responsibilities: ( describe the day-to-day )
We are seeking a highly motivated SOC Engineer to support the design, deployment, and continual improvement of enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for SIEM engineering, log management architecture, threat detection development, security automation, and incident response support within classified environments.
This is a hands-on-keyboard position requiring expertise in deploying and maintaining security monitoring platforms, developing advanced detection capabilities, and improving the overall effectiveness of cyber defense operations. The SOC Engineer will work closely with cybersecurity analysts, incident responders, system administrators, network engineers, and customer stakeholders to enhance security visibility and defend critical mission systems against evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain SIEM, log management, and security monitoring solutions supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Evaluate existing SOC architectures and recommend improvements to increase operational effectiveness, scalability, and threat visibility.
• Engineer and optimize log collection pipelines to ensure comprehensive security event coverage across network, system, application, and cloud environments.
• Develop, test, tune, and maintain detection content, including correlation searches, threat detections, alerts, signatures, and analytics.
• Identify gaps in detection coverage and implement solutions aligned with current threat intelligence and adversary techniques.
• Create and maintain SOC playbooks, standard operating procedures, and incident response workflows.
• Support security incident investigations through log analysis, endpoint analysis, malware analysis, and forensic data collection.
• Design and implement security automation and orchestration capabilities to reduce analyst workload and improve response times.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to measure SOC performance, alert fidelity, detection effectiveness, and operational health.
• Participate in threat hunting activities to identify stealthy or previously undetected malicious activity.
• Support malware analysis efforts, including static and dynamic analysis techniques and reverse engineering activities when required.
• Author scripts and automation tools using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to improve SOC efficiency and detection capabilities.
• Document technical architectures, operational procedures, engineering designs, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding emerging security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to understand mission requirements and translate those requirements into technical solutions.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Standard working environment
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 6+ years of experience supporting Security Operations Centers (SOC), cybersecurity engineering, SIEM engineering, or Information System Security Engineering (ISSE).
• Experience deploying, administering, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security and/or other enterprise SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of security event management, log management, and threat detection methodologies.
• Experience developing SIEM correlation searches, analytic rules, dashboards, and detection use cases.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations within classified or highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience working within virtualized and containerized environments.
• Understanding of common attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chain methodologies.
• Knowledge of incident response, digital forensics, threat hunting, and malware analysis principles.
• Experience producing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and engineering reports.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security Clearance Required:
TS / SCI
Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• undefined Minimum Years of Experience: 6+ Required Certifications: This is an IAT3 level billet. Applicant must have: - Required IAT Certs: one or more of the following: CISM, CISSP, or equivalent senior-level baseline certification- Required vendor certification in one or more relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, NetApp, Pure Storage, HP, Dell, Linux+, Red Hat, HBSS, ACAS). Candidates without an active certification must obtain at least one within 6 months of hire Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your program Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Security Onion, Corelight, Zeek, Suricata, Elastic, or similar cybersecurity platforms.Experience with Logstash, Docker, Podman, and containerized application deployments.Experience integrating threat intelligence feeds into SIEM and detection platforms.Familiarity with SOAR technologies and security automation frameworks.Experience performing malware analysis, reverse engineering, or digital forensics.Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or classified enterprise networks.Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration.Familiarity with cloud security platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Experience with NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, or equivalent compliance frameworks.Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, or other enterprise virtualization platforms.Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.Prior Security Operations Center experienceExperience with Zero Trust architecturesPrior Military experience Additional Hashtags: #javelin This position [is not] designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:
$140,000 - $190,000
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:
10/12/2026 - 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.

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