Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Fort Meade, MD

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a senior Network Engineer to develop and support enterprise-wide network infrastructure for Department of Defense missions. The role applies expertise in network design and architecture, routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, OSI and network transport layers, multiprotocol label switching, gateway protocols, and virtual routing and forwarding. The engineer will help evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies, optimize client operations and modernization, and advise clients on critical projects involving software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and optical infrastructure networking. The position is hybrid and may be based in Fort Meade, Maryland, or one of the listed additional locations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures within DoD hybrid environments, incorporating Zero Trust principles, Next-Generation Firewalls, and advanced BGP routing safeguards such as AS_PATH loop prevention and max-prefix protection.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing network segmentation and microsegmentation using Software-Defined Networking, container networking, and virtualization technologies.
• At least 2 years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations, BGP policies, NGFW configurations, and NAT or SNAT translation.
• Experience supporting DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement capabilities.
• Experience with Secret-level classified networks and related routing controls, segmentation boundaries, and network traffic visibility requirements.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, compliance requirements, and Zero Trust Network Access frameworks.
• Secret clearance required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 or Engineering.
• CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide network infrastructure designs and architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze existing network infrastructures and improve the security, reliability, and availability of critical network systems.
• Support DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement.
• Document complex network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Deploy, support, and optimize network equipment, software, and technologies for client operations and modernization.
• Advise clients on critical network projects and help guide the team in deploying new capabilities and technologies.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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