Edge Systems Network Engineer

About the role

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Air Force to achieve their missions. The role involves architecting networks beneath next-generation Command and Control (C2) systems, from enterprise cores out to the tactical edge, ensuring mission-critical network systems are secure, reliable, and available.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end networks, including routing and switching architectures, SD-WAN overlays, and network security that protects mission traffic.
• Guide problem-solving teams to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.
• Optimize client operations and modernize using expertise in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited-bandwidth (DDIL) and disconnected edge environments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on mission-critical projects, applying technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards.

Requirements

• Experience in routing and switching, including complex multi-site and enterprise-to-edge architectures.
• Experience designing and deploying SD-WAN and overlay or transport-agnostic networks.
• Experience with network security design, including segmentation, firewalls, encryption, and defense-in-depth.
• Experience engineering edge and tactical computing networks for DDIL and disconnected operations.
• Ability to translate mission and reliability requirements into resilient network designs that degrade gracefully.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering or 12+ years of experience in network engineering, including design and architecture, in lieu of a degree.
• CCNP Certification.
• Security+ CE Certification.

Skills

• Experience with 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) for tactical or expeditionary use.
• Experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) and RF transport in contested environments.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures at the edge, including micro-segmentation, identity-based access, and mTLS.
• Experience with C2, ISR, or other mission-critical DoD systems.
• Experience with network automation and IaC, including Ansible, Python, or NetDevOps practices.
• Experience with network observability and performance monitoring across degraded links.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. The company also recognizes employee contributions through a recognition awards program.

Pay

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Employees are expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. The work model includes options for remote, hybrid, and onsite work.