Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Pensacola, MD

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About The Position

As a Network Engineer on Booz Allen’s team, you will develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs, troubleshoot complex network issues, analyze existing infrastructures, and improve the security, reliability, and availability of critical network systems supporting Department of Defense missions. You will apply expertise in network design and architecture, routing and switching, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocols, and VRF to guide technical teams and help the DoD deploy new capabilities and technologies. You will also use knowledge of enterprise network protocols, equipment, configurations, and emerging technologies to support client operations and modernization, advising clients on projects involving software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and optical infrastructure networking.

The position supports DoD hybrid environments and defense programs, including secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement. Work includes network and cybersecurity architecture incorporating Zero Trust principles, NGFWs, and advanced BGP safeguards, as well as documenting architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows. Secret clearance is required. The posting describes work models generally, but does not specify the work model for this particular position.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures within DoD hybrid environments, incorporating Zero Trust principles, NGFWs, and advanced BGP routing safeguards, including AS_PATH loop prevention and max-prefix protection.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing network segmentation and microsegmentation using SDN, container networking, and virtualization technologies.
• At least 2 years of experience documenting network and security architectures and operational procedures, 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 associated 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.

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 for DoD needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze existing network infrastructures and improve the security, reliability, and availability of critical network systems.
• Apply expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocols, and VRF to support deployment of new capabilities and technologies.
• Optimize client operations and modernization using knowledge of enterprise network protocols, equipment, emerging technologies, and configurations.
• Advise clients on projects involving firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• 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