Network Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • San Diego, CA

20d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

As a Network Architect on Booz Allen’s team, you will use network design and architecture expertise to support Department of Defense (DoD) missions and respond to evolving adversaries. You will develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs, troubleshoot complex network issues, analyze existing infrastructures, and improve security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems. The role includes applying knowledge of routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocols, virtual routing and forwarding, and the OSI model.

You will apply knowledge of enterprise network protocols, equipment, emerging technologies, and configurations to optimize client operations and modernization. Using experience with software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and optical infrastructure networking, you will advise clients on mission-critical projects. The work supports national security missions and DoD network capabilities.

The position requires designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures in DoD hybrid environments, implementing Zero Trust principles, network segmentation and microsegmentation, and documenting architectures and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations. Secret clearance is required. Booz Allen describes its work model as remote, hybrid, or onsite depending on how the position is listed; the posting does not specify this role’s work model.

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 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

• Develop enterprise-wide network infrastructure designs.
• Design, deploy, and support network and security architectures in DoD hybrid environments.
• Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, and microsegmentation solutions.
• Document complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze existing network infrastructures and improve security, reliability, and availability.
• Apply expertise in routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocols, and VRF.
• Advise clients on mission-critical network projects and support network modernization and operations.

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