Network Engineer

Network Engineer

The Opportunity: 

A well-designed network is critical to move data, connect command and control systems, and enable networks to achieve their mission requirements, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, while implementing security standards requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to design and deploy network infrastructure that can support dynamic tasking and meet varied requirements.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture to support the client’s multiple persistent and episodic networks that support Joint, Service, and Coalition experiments, demonstrations, and test and evaluation event. You’ll design, configure, upgrade, maintain network specific infrastructure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.  

Your knowledge of DoD Enterprise Network Design and Architecture will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.  

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience as a network engineering lead, or architect for Enterprise DoD Networks

• 3+ years of experience as a senior network engineer supporting DoD networks providing engineering support

• Experience with virtualization with networking and systems

• Experience in Cisco network technologies, including routers, switches, and Next Generation Firewalls

• Ability to design and implement scalable and resilient network infrastructures

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Security+ or Cisco CCNA Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Access Control systems, including Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC), including network management and monitoring tools, such as Splunk, and Cisco Catalyst Center

• Knowledge of Zero Trust concepts and Cloud operations, including Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS

• Knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science

• Cisco CCNP, ISC2 CISSP, Juniper JNCIP, and Cisco CCIE Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.