Cross Domain Network Engineer, Lead
About The Position
As a Cross Domain Network Engineer on Booz Allen’s team, you will help the DoD deploy a reliable network supporting national defense. You will work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs, 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 limited direction to improve infrastructure performance using 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 network optimization and cloud technology skills while supporting the DoD’s enterprise service capabilities.
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 3 network architecture and access controls using multiple vendor components.
- Knowledge of bi-directional 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 to communicate 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 that shape network requirements.
- Plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
- Resolve interoperability issues across platforms.
- Support the acquisition of hardware.
- Improve infrastructure performance using current technology and best practices, working without considerable direction.
- Turn network metrics into useful information and explain their meaning to increase team knowledge of the network.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
