Network Engineer, Lead

Network Engineer, LeadThe Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the organization to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network Booz Allen needs. As a Network Engineer on our team, focusing on data center and enterprise networking, you will upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. Support connectivity to and from private cloud and co-located hosted infrastructure with public cloud integration. Support branch office and WAN site network capabilities. Design and configure connectivity to devices in a colocation data center. Assist with merger and acquisition activity related to network infrastructure consolidation and integrations. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 8+ years of experience in data center networking environments for a medium to large enterprise8+ years of experience with Cisco switches, routers, and Nexus platforms8+ years of experience with configuration and support of routing protocols, including BGP, EIGRP, or OSPFExperience deploying and managing Cisco ACIExperience implementing cloud edge designs linking on-premises networks to different cloud environmentsExperience with Aruba SilverPeak Edge Connect devicesExperience in multi-vendor network environments, network monitoring and logging systems, and automation technologies, including Ansible and PythonAbility to respond to on call and emergency incidents and support network event escalationsAbility to use ServiceNow for daily IT tasksHS diploma or GEDNice If You Have: Knowledge of datacenter technologies, including virtualization, cloud IaaS, such as Azure or AWS, F5 load balancing, firewall, and security technologiesKnowledge of Cisco wireless and Cisco ISECisco CCIE or CCNP Data Center CertificationCompensationAt 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 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. 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-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: McLean, VAType: Full time