Network Engineer

Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities. BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity. SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life. YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us. 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 software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need an experienced network engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network the Navy needs. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, routing and switching, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in cryptographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, and virtual routing and forwarding, you’ll serve as a trusted 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. Further your career with us as we help the Department of the Navy meet its mission. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and operation of a geographically dispersed network, including LAN or WAN cooperation and circuits 3+ years of experience managing and operating Cisco VoIP, and securing and hardening network technologies Knowledge of DoD network deployments, STIGs, and IA compliance standards Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and diagrams HS diploma or GED Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification Nice If You Have: Experience with network accreditation and security compliance processes Knowledge of cloud networking such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Ability to assist in all aspects of network management, from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing system Bachelor's degree in a CS, IT, or Engineering field ISC2 Systems Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. 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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 $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, 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. 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