Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Wichita, KS

1d•$77,500 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Engineer for the Air Force on-site support. This position includes executing key network operations, troubleshooting, cybersecurity compliance, and modernization preparation activities across NIPR and SIPR environments. This role blends hands‑on technical work, Tier 2 and 3 network operations, STIG remediation, baseline metric collection, and documentation development. You will collaborate directly with senior engineers, providing essential support to maintain network stability while preparing for large‑scale modernization cutover activities. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth through exposure to enterprise routing/switching, WLAN, cybersecurity, and DoD modernization methodologies.

Requirements

4+ years of experience with network engineering
Experience using tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, SNMP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and QoS
Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and DoD security practices
Ability to create and interpret technical diagrams and documentation
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
8140 baseline CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python and Ansible automation and SD‑WAN
Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless
Experience with firewalls including Palo Alto and Fortinet
Experience with Cloud networking such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
8140 Certifications such as Network+, CASP+, or CISSP Certification

Responsibilities

Perform Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting for switches, routers, WLAN controllers, and access points.
Analyze packet captures and diagnose performance issues using Wireshark and SolarWinds.
Support escalation workflows and assist senior engineers with advanced troubleshooting.
Collect and trend baseline network metrics such as availability, latency, and throughput to support modernization readiness.
Operate and optimize network monitoring platforms including SolarWinds, SNMP, syslog, and NetFlow.
Conduct network health assessments under senior engineer guidance.
Implement STIG corrections and assist with ACAS and SCAP scanning and remediation.
Support vulnerability documentation and compliance with DoW cybersecurity standards.
Execute approved configuration changes, maintain device backups, and follow CM and change‑control procedures.
Contribute to network diagrams, device inventories, runbooks, SOPs, and CMDB updates.
Assist in creating and maintaining DoDAF diagram updates including OV‑1, OV‑2, SV‑1, and SV‑2.
Support cutover readiness, SAT activities, and pre‑modernization cleanup tasks.
Participate in field assessments, baseline extraction, and data collection to inform modernization engineering.