Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

20d

About The Position

As a Network Engineer, you will configure and operate Cisco platforms, including ASA or Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS-based routers. You may support routing protocols and tunneling technologies such as OSPF, BGP or IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN. You will troubleshoot complex network performance issues, implement corrective actions, and support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, and performance optimization. You will also integrate network security controls aligned with enterprise security and information assurance requirements.

You will support enterprise network modernization by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, resilient network infrastructure across government environments. You will apply Cisco expertise to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components, working with engineers, network operations staff, and technical leads to deliver reliable connectivity and secure, scalable performance for mission systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, including designing, deploying, or providing advanced support of multiprotocol IP backbone and access networks.
• At least 2 years of experience with Cisco network technologies.
• At least 2 years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs.
• Experience with network design, network performance management, or network planning.
• Experience with Juniper networks or MPLS L3VPN.
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions such as VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper.
• Knowledge of network security principles.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with network operations support and enterprise network architecture.
• Experience with voice technologies such as Cisco TMS or Cisco Voice.
• Experience with network security auditing and information assurance.
• Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS.
• Knowledge of LAN design, engineering principles, and hybrid delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Cisco certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure across government environments.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco network platforms and routing, switching, and network security components.
• Support routing protocols and tunneling technologies, including OSPF, BGP or IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, performance optimization, and network planning.
• Integrate network security controls aligned with enterprise security and information assurance requirements.
• Work with engineers, network operations staff, and technical leads to deliver reliable connectivity and secure, scalable network performance for mission systems.

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: Mid Level