Combat Systems CANES/Afloat Network Technician

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled CANES / Afloat Network Technician to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly support the operational readiness of forward-deployed U.S. Navy forces by maintaining and securing critical afloat network infrastructure. As part of a high-performing, mission-driven team, you will play a vital role in ensuring reliable, secure, and resilient communications and information systems in a dynamic, global environment. If you are looking to apply your technical expertise in a way that directly impacts the warfighter, this position offers both challenge and purpose.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across afloat network systems and infrastructure

• Perform installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of CANES and associated network, server, and cybersecurity systems

• Support on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities

• Administer and maintain systems including WSUS, HBSS, VMware environments, and CISCO switching/routing devices

• Conduct system diagnostics, corrective maintenance, upgrades, and patch management across classified and unclassified networks

• Support System/Equipment Assessments (e.g., TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, and other readiness evaluations)

• Assist with logistics support, including validation of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and identification of required hardware/software

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, system hardening requirements, and COMSEC procedures

• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship’s force personnel

• Document actions and findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM

• Recommend improvements to technical documentation, system configurations, and processes

• Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) efforts, including system analysis and troubleshooting of complex network issues

• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of the following U.S. Navy systems:

  • WSUS

  • HBSS

  • VMware server variants

  • CISCO switching and routing devices

  • CANES

• Experience with at least six (6) of the following systems: FAS, NTCSS, CENTRIXS, SMS, MSSQL Server, Linux Red Hat Enterprise Server, McAfee HIPS, Alcatel switches, SUN server systems, IBM Blade Servers, HP servers, COMPOSE

• Strong knowledge of automated information systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles

• Familiarity with COMSEC policies and procedures

• Ability to perform independent troubleshooting and system administration at a journeyman level

• Experience working with enterprise-level network environments in an operational setting

• Ability to interpret and apply technical documentation, system configurations, and network diagrams

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including OCONUS and shipboard environments

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience supporting CANES in afloat or deployed environments

• Background working on U.S. Navy surface or submarine network architectures

• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, system hardening, and patch management (e.g., scan-patch-scan methodologies)

• Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) processes

• Prior experience providing Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC)

• Experience administering Windows and Linux server environments in DoD networks

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, VMware certifications)

• Active or recently held Top Secret clearance

• Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings

       

Compensation Details:

90,000 - 115,000