Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Annapolis Junction, MD

11d•$99,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Network Engineer on our team, you’ll lead network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, engineering reviews, and documentation for cross-functional teams. You’ll serve as the local primary technical resource for network engineers, providing daily technical direction, implementation oversight, and timely engineering decisions. You’ll also mentor and develop network engineers through direct technical guidance, coaching, and support on complex issues. You’ll act as an on-site technical advisor to government clients and leadership, guiding system architecture, solution design, and implementation. You’ll develop and deliver technical briefs, solution recommendations, modernization guidance, and implementation planning to help clients make informed technical decisions and successfully deploy mission-critical network capabilities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with engineering and sustaining network infrastructure for Federal, DoD, or large‑scale technical programs
5+ years of experience leading network design, advanced configuration, performance optimization, or security implementation ensuring mission system reliability
Experience directing network activities across multi‑site, mission‑critical, or high‑complexity operational environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and security requirements are met
Experience configuring wireless LANs, including wireless controllers, access points, and endpoint devices and maintaining firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Cisco or Fortinet
Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, and SNMP
Knowledge of routing and switching technologies and cybersecurity principles and best practices
Ability to create and interpret network diagrams and documentation
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless solutions, such as Orchestrator, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points
Experience configuring and testing SD-WAN technologies, such as Aruba EdgeConnect or Juniper SSR
Experience designing and deploying Zero Trust architectures to support highly secure networks
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Industry certifications, such as Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certifications

Responsibilities

Lead network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, engineering reviews, and documentation for cross-functional teams.
Serve as the local primary technical resource for network engineers, providing daily technical direction, implementation oversight, and timely engineering decisions.
Mentor and develop network engineers through direct technical guidance, coaching, and support on complex issues.
Act as an on-site technical advisor to government clients and leadership, guiding system architecture, solution design, and implementation.
Develop and deliver technical briefs, solution recommendations, modernization guidance, and implementation planning to help clients make informed technical decisions and successfully deploy mission-critical network capabilities.