Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and tactical networks for the Department of War. The role applies expertise in wireless networking, SD-WAN, and cybersecurity to build secure, resilient infrastructure supporting mission readiness and quality of life for military personnel and their families. The engineer works with a dedicated team to address communication challenges and advance networking capabilities across enterprise and tactical environments.

The position leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and data center connectivity. It also involves configuring, managing, and troubleshooting wireless LANs, controllers, access points, and endpoint devices; tuning network performance; analyzing packet data; and resolving escalated network issues. The engineer conducts and documents cybersecurity vulnerability scans, implements DoW cybersecurity standards and STIGs, maintains network documentation and technical designs, provides network support, and guides junior staff.

Applicants must hold a Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification. The experience and education requirement is a high school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of networking experience, or a bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of networking experience. The position may require travel up to 50% of the time. Compensation is projected at $77,600 to $176,000 annually. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs is generally limited to full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Experience implementing Cisco software-defined networks using solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, Provider Connectivity Assurance, VXLAN, and Software-defined Access.
• Experience with networking tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds.
• 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, cybersecurity principles, and best practices.
• Ability to create and interpret basic network diagrams and documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of experience in networking roles, or a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in networking roles.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

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.
• Knowledge of cloud networking environments, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation, such as Python or Ansible.
• DoW 8140 compliance certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CASP+, or CISSP certifications.
• Industry certifications, such as Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and data center connectivity.
• Lead configuration, management, and troubleshooting of wireless LANs, controllers, and access points.
• Tune network performance, analyze packet data using tools such as Wireshark, and troubleshoot escalated network issues.
• Conduct and document cybersecurity vulnerability scans to help ensure compliance with DoW standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical designs.
• Provide first-line support to troubleshoot and resolve network issues across enterprise and tactical environments.
• Implement DoW cybersecurity compliance standards and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Solve challenging networking problems, provide guidance, and collaborate with junior staff.

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