Network Engineer, Senior

Network Engineer, Senior 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 is why we need a seasoned Network Engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for critical network systems. Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will help optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in hardware firewalls, Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and optical networking, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on critical projects and make an impact on national security missions. You Have: 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and micro segmentation solutions, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of the environments within a ZTNA model Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a Zero Trust Network Access Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience supporting and operating DoD networks Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms, such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening Experience administering Windows systems and services Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification 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. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. 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