Network Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA

18d•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

As a Network Architect on Booz Allen’s team, you will design and support network and security architectures for Department of Defense missions. You will develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs, analyze existing infrastructures, and troubleshoot complex network issues to improve the security, reliability, and availability of mission-critical systems. The role applies expertise in network design and architecture, routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, OSI and network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocols, and virtual routing and forwarding. You will help guide a team as it evolves and deploys capabilities and technologies, and advise clients on mission-critical projects. The work draws on knowledge of enterprise network protocols, equipment, emerging technologies, configurations, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and optical infrastructure networking. The position supports DoD hybrid environments and includes Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, microsegmentation, and Zero Trust Network Access implementations. The role requires a Secret clearance and a high school diploma or GED. Compensation is projected at $77,600 to $176,000 annually. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Regular full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefit programs, subject to the stated limitations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures in DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles.
At least 5 years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and microsegmentation solutions, including SDN technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms.
At least 5 years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations.
Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments.
Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives.
Experience working with Secret classified networks and their security challenges and requirements within a ZTNA model.
Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting and operating DoD networks.
Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware.
Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments.
Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening.
Experience administering Windows systems and services.
Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP certification.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and support network and security architectures in DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles.
Implement and configure network segmentation and microsegmentation solutions, including SDN technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms.
Document complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations.
Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs and analyze existing network infrastructures.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, increasing security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems.
Apply routing and switching, network architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport, MPLS, gateway protocol, and VRF expertise to support DoD capabilities and technologies.
Advise clients on mission-critical projects and help optimize client operations and modernization.
Support defense programs, standards, or mission requirements, including Zero Trust initiatives.