Network Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton • O'Fallon, IL

90d • $61,900 - $141,000

About The Position

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable agencies to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll use your skills in network design and architecture, system interoperability, and virtual routing and forwarding to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You'll apply your knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, and system interoperability as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge will come in handy as you help optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions. Grow your career with us as we help enhance our country's defense systems. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting DoD classified and unclassified networks, including routers, switches, and cabling.
• Knowledge of network transport medium, including fiber, wireless, and copper.
• Ability to configure and manage Internet Protocol (IP) address space and VLANs.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate enterprise network architecture diagrams.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering, or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and commercial best security and engineering practices.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate enterprise network architecture diagrams in accordance with the customer's change and configuration management processes and the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Possession of excellent technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design networks that meet the needs of the DoD.
• Support the nation's defense by ensuring network security, reliability, and availability.
• Apply knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, and system interoperability.
• Optimize client operations and modernization efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree