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Fire Protection Specialist

Amentum

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Jacksonville, FL (On-Site/Office)

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to support a government contract award based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

  • Perform testing, maintenance and repair of fire detection and fire suppression systems and components.
  • Coordinate with the fire department and facility personnel to test the fire alarms.
  • Candidate must be knowledgeable in various fire alarm manufactures understand and follow all NICET requirements for compliance to state federal and local code requirements.
  • Must have the ability to troubleshoot using a root cause mentality and understand the failure modes of the fire alarm systems and equipment.
  • Must be able to work in a customer environment and have good communication skills.


Qualifications

Journeyman Level Electrician, or Electronics Technician with at least 4 years' experience working Detection and releasing systems for special hazard systems found in ammunition magazines, special use facilities and computer server rooms including alarm and detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent releasing suppression systems (either agent or water-based systems) in any of the following roles/functions:

  • Installation
  • Inspection
  • Testing
  • Commissioning
  • Technical system estimating
  • Plans preparation
  • Maintenance
  • Low voltage systems
  • Building electrical power or control systems
  • Special hazards systems or
  • Smoke control systems
  • Code compliance review
  • Must be NICET Level II or III Certified in Fire Alarms
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.


Certificate/License/Registration:

NICET Level II or III Certification in Fire Alarms

Compensation Details:
36.45

Original Posting:
01/21/2026 - 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 .
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Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad
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