Network Engineer, Senior

Position Overview A well‑designed and secure network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve its mission. As a Network Engineer, Senior, you will work with the DoD to develop a reliable network that supports critical missions. Responsibilities Collaborate with subject‑matter experts, customers, and users to learn strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. Share expertise during planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. Resolve interoperability issues across platforms, support acquisition of hardware, and apply expertise in backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking. Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting multi‑protocol IP backbone and access networks Experience with layer 2 and layer 3 networking Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multi‑vendor network and security equipment and solutions, including Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, or VMware Experience with routers, switches, and protocols (BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs) Experience with classified networks Knowledge of operating, deploying, or administering Linux or UNIX systems Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of hire date Nice to Have Experience with DoD networks Experience with STIGing or security hardening of systems Experience operating, deploying, or administering Windows systems and services Experience with commercial or DoD cloud networks Experience with Software‑Defined Wide Area Networks (SD‑WAN) Experience documenting complex network and security systems and procedures Security 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 and Benefits Salary range: $77,600.00 – $176,000.00 (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Identity Verification 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 will be 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. Use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model 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. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr