Network Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, OK

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to help the DoD deploy reliable networks that support national defense and expand enterprise service capabilities. The role works with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs, then plans the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. The engineer will address interoperability issues across platforms and support hardware acquisition, applying network engineering skills to network optimization and cloud technologies. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140 baseline Level II certification. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. The projected annual compensation range is $77,500 to $176,000, determined by factors including location, qualifications, experience, and contract and organizational requirements. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards, subject to eligibility rules.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining SolarWinds network monitoring and management solutions.
At least 3 years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design, including device hardening, intrusion detection and prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, Internet Protocol security, and vulnerability assessment.
Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, or Juniper firewalls.
Experience in network security and enterprise IT systems design for large commercial or government environments.
Experience with boundary protection.
Knowledge of packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Active TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
High school diploma or GED.
DoD 8140 baseline Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or a DoD Cyber Workforce Framework certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and implementing cloud-native and over-the-top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with SD-WAN.
Experience with Ansible or Python.
Knowledge of DoD IT and cloud security policies, including STIGs and DoD Cloud SRG, and how to apply them to cloud solution design and implementation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, prior publications, and speaking engagements in industry or vendor forums.

Responsibilities

Work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements.
Plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
Resolve interoperability issues across platforms.
Support the acquisition of hardware.
Help deploy reliable networks and expand DoD enterprise service capabilities.