Media Transfer Agent - Diego Garcia

Amentum

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Chantilly, Virginia

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/10/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Media Transfer Agent to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.

PURPOSE / SCOPE

The Media Transfer Agent is responsible for overseeing the transfer of removable media to secured network while maintaining data integrity and cyber security, safety, and protection of the systems and data. Will monitor to proactively protect against any emerging threats while maintaining current knowledge and training to consistency provide Program security to data and systems. Media Transfer Agent will perform other duties as assigned by Program leadership.

The Media Transfer Agent will be available for on-call support as needed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of experience, education and training

Must have three years' experience in a similar role preferably in the military or a government installation.

Must be familiar with current global, US, Program and PWS requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and drivers license throughout employment in this role

Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring

Ability to successfully pass the medical contract requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note:

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies

Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable

May work in a typical office environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in offices, industrial warehouses, ports, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

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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 job.

This position is pending contract award.

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