Network Engineer

About the role

A well-designed and secure network is critical to moving data and enabling DoD to achieve its mission. This opportunity requires a network engineer who can craft the exact network needed by the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Work with the DoD to develop a reliable network to support critical missions.
• Collaborate with SMEs, customers, and users to understand strategic goals and operational needs.
• Share expertise during the planning of the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
• Resolve interoperability issues across platforms and support the acquisition of hardware.
• Utilize hardware and software talents to support backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with designing, deploying, and advanced support of multi-protocol IP backbone and access networks.
• 3+ years of experience in deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper.
• Knowledge of security, routing, and switching protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with classified networks.
• Experience with STIGing or security hardening of systems.
• Experience with NESSUS, ACAS, or security analysis tools.
• Experience with operating, deploying, or administering Linux or Unix systems and VMWare.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, VMWare, Linux, JNCIA, or JNCP.
• Certification in Security+.

Skills

• Hardware and software talents for backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking.
• Experience with network equipment and solutions, including VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper.
• Knowledge of security, routing, and switching protocols.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Identity Statement

We will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.