Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

1d•$77,600 - $176,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Network Engineer, you will be expected to configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA or Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers. You may also have responsibility in supporting routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP or 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. 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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in network engineering, including designing, deploying, or providing advanced support of multi-protocol IP backbone and access networks
2+ years of experience with Cisco network technologies
2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs
Experience with network design, network performance management, or network planning
Experience with Juniper networks or MPLS L3VPN
Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions such as VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
Knowledge of network security principles
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

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 Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
Knowledge of LAN design, engineering principles, and hybrid delivery environments
Possession of excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Cisco Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification

Responsibilities

Configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA or Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers.
Support routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP or 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.
Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructures across government environments.
Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components.
Deliver reliable connectivity and ensure secure, scalable network performance for mission systems.