Network Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

The Network Architect will develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs and support the Department of Defense (DoD) in evolving and deploying network capabilities and technologies. The role involves designing and architecting network and cybersecurity solutions for DoD hybrid environments, analyzing existing infrastructure, and troubleshooting complex network issues to improve security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems. The architect will apply expertise in network design, routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, OSI and transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocols, and VRF. The position also calls for advising clients on mission-critical projects involving firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking.

The role supports defense programs and missions, including Zero Trust initiatives and environments involving classified networks. The successful candidate will document complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, and work with network segmentation, microsegmentation, SDN, container networking, virtualization, and ZTNA. Applicants must hold a Secret clearance and a high school diploma or GED.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within 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 understanding their security challenges and requirements within a ZTNA model.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context.
• Secret clearance required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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.
• Design and architect enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions for DoD hybrid environments.
• Analyze existing network infrastructure and troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Support defense programs, standards, and mission requirements, including Zero Trust initiatives.
• Advise clients on mission-critical projects involving network and security platforms and infrastructure.

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.

What This Job Offers

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