Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Maintain secure voice and data communications systems, equipment, and circuits for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
• Be responsible for providing technical expertise and input to ensure emerging telecommunications programs reach adequate functional requirements, proper security levels, technical compatibility, and compliance with Government and industry standards
• Will document and report on a daily basis the status of the assigned responsibilities
• Provide organization-level maintenance, scheduled, unscheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for all DRSN equipment, hardware, software/firmware, and/or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Operate all DRSN equipment, to include operation, maintenance, and administration of all DRSN hardware and software.
• Perform database management of the switch to include database modification, report creation, documentation, backup, and audit of files.
• Develop and maintain operational status reports.
• Perform periodic rekey of cryptographic equipment.
• Maintain a Master Station Log of site operations.
• Monitor and analyze CCSS system performance, identifying and resolving issues as needed.
• Update the equipment database to help ensure inventory is kept up to date.
• Ensure the ticketing system is kept up to date on DRSN trouble tickets for problem/resolution in order to exceed customer repair requirements.
• Respond to client service requests in a timely and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
• Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related DRSN experience
• Must have experience in the technical capacity with the DRSN nodal maintenance and associated secure communications instruments (i.e. STE, vIPer, VoSIP, IST-2, TXP & DMCC) is required
• Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have Red Switch certificate of training, or 4 years of Red Switch experience
• Have a certification for Command and Control Switching Systems (CCSS) operation and Maintenance Functions [obtained from Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona].
• Have strong technical and hands-on experience working with the DRSN and DSS networks to include engineering, troubleshooting, developing Local Service Requests (LSRs) and Change Requests, circuit diagrams, and line button layout sheets
• Have strong knowledge of encryption hardware used in the DRSN/DSS networks
• Have experience supporting an operational network, tech-control environments, crypto maintenance, COMSEC, or systems administration
• Have a current CISSP certification

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$95,000 - $115,000

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:
04/10/2026 - 04/20/2026
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.

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