Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

1d•$77,500 - $176,000

About The Position

Support enterprise network modernization by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient network infrastructures across government environments. Apply deep experience with Cisco technologies to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components. Work closely with engineers, network operations staff, and technical leads to deliver reliable connectivity and ensure secure, scalable network performance for mission systems. As a Network Engineer you will be expected to configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA, Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers. You may also have responsibility in supporting routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP, IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN. You will be expected to regularly troubleshoot complex network performance issues and implement corrective actions as well as support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, and performance optimization and integrate network security controls aligned to enterprise security and information assurance requirements.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in network engineering
Experience with Cisco network technologies
Experience with routing, switching, network design, network performance management, and network planning
Experience with GRE tunnels and BGP or IBGP
Experience with Juniper networks and MPLS L3VPN
Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
Knowledge of network security design principles
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with network operations support and enterprise network architecture
Experience with voice technologies such as Cisco TMS or Cisco Voice
Experience with network security auditing and information assurance
Knowledge of LAN design, engineering principles, and hybrid delivery environments
Possession of strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Cisco Certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructures.
Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components using Cisco technologies.
Configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA, Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers.
Support routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP, IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN.
Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and implement corrective actions.
Support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
Integrate network security controls aligned to enterprise security and information assurance requirements.