Network Architect, Senior Security Clearance

Position: Network Architect, Senior with Security Clearance
Job Number: R0230628 Network Architect, Senior

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense ( DoD ) to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skills and careful planning. That's why we need a seasoned Network Engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and resp ond to evolving adversaries. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

You'll apply your expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization.

Using your experience in sof tware and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking, you'll serve as a t rus ted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have:
* 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero T rus t principles

* 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and microsegmentation solutions, including Sof tware-Defined Networking ( SDN ) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms

* 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures and procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations

* Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments

* Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero T rus t initiatives

* Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model

* Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context

* Knowledge of Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) principles and technologies for implementing ZTNA, including multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) , privileged access management ( PAM ) , and attribute-based access control ( ABAC )
* Secret clearance

* HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have:
* Experience supporting and operating DoD networks

* Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware

* Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments

* Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening

* Experience administering Windows systems and services

* Experience with commer cia l and DoD cloud networks

* Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field

* CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JN CIA , or JNCP Certification Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ;
Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

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