Network Operations Engineer, Lead

Network Operations Engineer, Lead In today’s fast‑moving operational environment, the Army depends on a resilient, intelligently engineered network to accomplish its mission. As a Network Operations Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—ensuring enterprise and tactical systems stay online, secure, and ready for anything. You won’t just monitor a network; you’ll anticipate its needs, refine its architecture, lead its evolution, and help shape the digital backbone that powers the Army’s readiness. Responsibilities Monitor network administration and maintenance operations, ensuring stable, high‑performance connectivity across complex, distributed environments. Lead the resolution of network issues when incidents arise, restoring operations quickly and preventing recurrence. Develop innovative solutions for complex problems, ensuring networks are not only functional but future‑ready. Collaborate with cyber, cloud, and systems teams to integrate Zero Trust principles, streamline network configurations, and strengthen resilience across systems. Help evolve, adapt, and accelerate modernization goals that directly support warfighters, joint mission partners, and national‑level readiness. Qualifications 8+ years of experience managing enterprise network and maintenance operations. Experience with Department of Defense enterprise network operations. Proficiency performing and managing second‑level troubleshooting for system, application, or network issues. Experience using enterprise monitoring and incident‑management platforms such as ServiceNow, JIRA, or EMS. Ability to analyze logs, correlate events, and validate system‑level issues. Capability to work rotating round‑the‑clock shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber, or Engineering. Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC certification. Nice to Have Experience supporting on‑call, after‑hours, or recall‑based operations models. Experience with scripting, automation tools, or troubleshooting frameworks. Experience analyzing dashboards, mission applications, system metrics, or infrastructure health tools. Experience with SD‑WAN or multi‑site WAN solutions. Experience with Army Enterprise Networks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Master’s degree in IT, Cyber, or Engineering. Industry cloud foundational certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Cloud+, or MS Azure Fundamentals. Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation & Benefits Compensation range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton