Cross Domain Network Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, DC

About The Position

As a Cross Domain Network Engineer, you will help the Department of Defense deploy a reliable network that supports national defense and expands enterprise service capabilities. You will work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements, then plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. The role includes resolving interoperability issues across platforms and supporting hardware acquisition. You will work with considerable independence and identify opportunities to improve infrastructure performance through current technology and best practices. You will also turn network metrics into useful information and explain their meaning to increase team knowledge. The position offers opportunities to develop skills in network optimization and cloud technologies while continuing to build network engineering experience. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and the ability to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of the start date. The projected annual compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000. Booz Allen describes a total compensation package that includes health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs is subject to the stated hours-worked threshold.

Requirements

14+ years of experience with systems and network administration.
5+ years of experience with network engineering.
5+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS.
Experience managing virtual machines, software-defined switching, and policy support using VMware ESXi or vCenter.
Knowledge of planning and implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architecture and access controls using components from multiple vendors.
Knowledge of bidirectional network transfer systems, Network Attached Storage design patterns, RMF, and applying security controls.
Knowledge of Linux or Cisco firewalls, networking configuration, LDAP, certificates, and Domain Name System.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing systems using Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Salt, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell, Chef, or Terraform.
Experience with Windows Server 2013 or later.
Experience with AWS and HTML.
Knowledge of designing and implementing LANs and VLANs.
Knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technology.
Ability to use tools such as ACAS, Security Center, and Elastic Stack.
Ability to schedule and plan day-to-day activities to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex network principles and designs to clients.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification.

Responsibilities

Work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs and translate them into network requirements.
Plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
Resolve interoperability issues across platforms.
Support the acquisition of hardware.
Perform work with considerable independence and identify ways to improve infrastructure performance using current technology and best practices.
Turn network metrics into useful information and explain their meaning to increase team knowledge.