Network Engineer

Network Engineer
The Opportunity:

As a Lead Network Engineer on our team, you'll lead network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, engineering reviews, and documentation for cross-functional teams. You'll serve as the local primary technical resource for network engineers, providing daily technical direction, implementation oversight, and timely engineering decisions. You'll also mentor and develop network engineers through direct technical guidance, coaching, and support on complex issues.

You'll act as an on-site technical advisor to government clients and leadership, guiding system architecture, solution design, and implementation. You'll develop and deliver technical briefs, solution recommendations, modernization guidance, and implementation planning to help clients make informed technical decisions and successfully deploy mission-critical network capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with engineering and sustaining network infrastructure for Federal, DoD, or large-scale technical programs
• 5+ years of experience leading network design, advanced configuration, performance optimization, or security implementation ensuring mission system reliability
• Experience directing network activities across multi-site, mission-critical, or high-complexity operational environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and security requirements are met
• Experience configuring wireless LANs, including wireless controllers, access points, and endpoint devices and maintaining firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Cisco or Fortinet
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, and SNMP
• Knowledge of routing and switching technologies and cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Ability to create and interpret network diagrams and documentation
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless solutions, such as Orchestrator, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points
• Experience configuring and testing SD-WAN technologies, such as Aruba EdgeConnect or Juniper SSR
• Experience designing and deploying Zero Trust architectures to support highly secure networks
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Industry certifications, such as Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certifications

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. 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI 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 Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.