Network Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton • San Diego, CA

7d • $61,900 - $141,000

About The Position

As a Network Engineer on the team, you will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operational readiness of Cisco-based network infrastructure in a Department of Defense engineering laboratory environment. You will work with network engineers and technical teams to maintain lab systems, perform Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities, implement security updates, support software upgrades, and keep network devices compliant with applicable DoD security requirements.

The role supports accelerated vulnerability remediation timelines by coordinating patching activities, conducting post-upgrade validation, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining accurate technical documentation. It emphasizes hands-on network administration, system sustainment, and technical collaboration to keep the laboratory secure, reliable, and ready for engineering and testing activities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and associated network devices.
• Experience with network device software upgrades, security patching, configuration backups, and post-upgrade testing and validation.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including VLANs, trunking, IP addressing, static routing, and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF.
• Knowledge of IAVM, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, or DoD cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Ability to support network laboratory or enterprise infrastructure environments, including device maintenance, connectivity troubleshooting, system testing, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional engineering team, communicate effectively with technical stakeholders, and support maintenance activities within established timelines.
• Secret clearance required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• DoD IAT Level II workforce certification, including CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and compliance tools, including ACAS, Tenable Nessus, or STIG Viewer.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, ACLs, TACACS+, RADIUS, or Cisco ISE.
• Knowledge of enterprise routing technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, or other dynamic routing protocols.
• Knowledge of network automation or scripting using Python, Ansible, or related tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a STEM field.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and associated network devices.
• Perform network device software upgrades, security patching, configuration backups, and post-upgrade testing and validation.
• Support IAVM activities, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Coordinate patching activities and conduct post-upgrade validation to support accelerated vulnerability remediation timelines.
• Maintain network laboratory systems and support device maintenance, connectivity troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Collaborate with network engineers, technical teams, and technical stakeholders to support maintenance activities within established timelines.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED