Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Network Engineer The Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable Command and Control agencies to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skills and careful planning. That’s why we need an experienced network engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in crytographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Juniper firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, and virtual routing and forwarding, 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. Further your career with us as we help DoD Command and Control evolve. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience with Internet Protocol (IP) networking, including routing and switching
Experience with firewall vendors
Experience with network administration
Experience with IT network design and deployment
Experience with enterprise networks
Experience in an operational environment
Experience with Juniper routers, Cisco routers, and Palo Alto firewalls
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD networks
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred; Master's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or a related field a plus
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet (JNCIE) Certification
Palo Alto ACE Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) Certification
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.