Network Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia)
- Compensation
- $77k - $176k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures for government environments. The role involves troubleshooting complex issues and integrating security controls to support mission-critical systems.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
Perks
- Hybrid Work
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
Full job details
The Opportunity:
As a Network Engineer, you will be expected to configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA or Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers. You may also have responsibility in supporting routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP or IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN. You will be expected to regularly troubleshoot complex network performance issues and implement corrective actions as well as support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, and performance optimization and integrate network security controls aligned to enterprise security and information assurance requirements.
What You'll Work On:
Support enterprise network modernization by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient network infrastructures across government environments.
Apply deep experience with Cisco technologies to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components.
Work closely with engineers, network operations staff, and technical leads to deliver reliable connectivity and ensure secure, scalable network performance for mission systems.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience in network engineering, including designing, deploying, or providing advanced support of multi-protocol IP backbone and access networks
2+ years of experience with Cisco network technologies
2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs
Experience with network design, network performance management, or network planning
Experience with Juniper networks or MPLS L3VPN
Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions such as VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
Knowledge of network security principles
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with network operations support and enterprise network architecture
Experience with voice technologies such as Cisco TMS or Cisco Voice
Experience with network security auditing and information assurance
Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
Knowledge of LAN design, engineering principles, and hybrid delivery environments
Possession of excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Cisco Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE 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. 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.