Network Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity

A well‑designed network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve their missions. Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. We need a seasoned Network Engineer who can develop the exact network the DoD needs.

Network Engineer, Senior

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. 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, IP engineering, and other areas to guide our team of problem‑solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles and advanced routing designs such as BGP  loop prevention and max‑prefix route‑limit protection
• 2+ years of experience with implementing and configuring network segmentation or micro segmentation solutions, including Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms
• 2+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations and detailed documentation of BGP policy behavior, NGFW IDS or IPS configurations, or NAT or SNAT translation flows
• Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments, including applying NGFW capabilities or building resilient routing architectures using BGP operational safeguards
• Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives that rely on correct traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation for external communication, and IPS‑based enforcement
• Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model, such as proper routing controls, segmentation boundaries, or inline IDS or IPS visibility
• Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a Zero Trust Network Access
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

• Experience supporting and operating DoD networks
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multi‑vendor 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 commercial and DoD cloud networks
• Knowledge of IDS such as detect and alert, and IPS such as block and drop operation
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field
• CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

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.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $ (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.