Network Engineer

Network EngineerThe Opportunity:Network and install systems on dedicated infrastructure and ensure the network and infrastructure is functional and highly available, including critical updates and patching. Provide customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. Accomplish work without considerable direction and look for ways to improve infrastructure performance using the latest technology and best practices. Increase team knowledge of the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning. Share expertise through leadership and mentoring to develop core competencies with assigned team members. Work through challenges, develop new methodologies, and document and generate standard operating procedures. Identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs.You Have: 5+ years of experience with systems administration5+ years of experience with network engineering, network tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or CentOSExperience managing virtual machine software defined switching and assisting with policy creation using VMware ESXi and vCenterKnowledge of Network Attached Storage design patternsKnowledge of planning and implementing Layer 2 and 3 network architecture, access controls, and associated polices using multiple vendor componentsKnowledge of bi-directional network transfer systems, RMF, and applying security controlsKnowledge of Linux firewalls, networking configuration, LDAP, and Certificates and Domain Name SystemsTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GEDAbility to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification within 60 days of start dateNice If You Have:Experience with AWS and managing systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Salt, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell, Chef, and TerraformExperience with Python, YAML, or JSONDoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant CertificationClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.CompensationAt 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. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.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 StatementAs 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.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.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. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.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-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Annapolis Junction, MDType: Full time