Network Engineer, Lead

Job Number: R0228835

Network Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable Department of Defense ( DoD ) and Intelligence Community ( IC ) organizations 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, sof tware, and architecture, requires a combination of advanced technical skill, mission understanding, and strategic foresight. That's why we need a seasoned senior network engineer like you who knows how to develop, secure, and modernize the exact network infrastructure the DoD and IC depend on to accomplish their missions worldwide.

As a senior network engineer on our team, you'll leverage your experience in enterprise network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI and network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching ( MPLS ) , border gateway protocol ( BGP ) , and virtual routing and forwarding ( VRF ) to strengthen the nation's defense posture and enable real-time collaboration across secure domains. You'll engineer, upgrade, and optimize enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex routing and performance issues, c ond uct architecture analyses, and implement high-availability designs to enhance security, reliability, and mission readiness for national systems supporting multiple CONUS locations.

You'll apply your expertise in advanced routing and switching, integration of encryption and key management devices, network architecture design, IP engineering, segmentation, and network transport optimization as you lead and mentor engineers across multiple enclaves-helping the DoD and IC evolve and deploy next-generation capabilities that enhance secure communications, accelerate mission execution, and strengthen cyber resilience. Your knowledge of network protocols, Cisco and Palo Alto enterprise technologies, emerging cloud-based architectures, and hybrid network configurations will be vital as you drive modernization efforts and optimize client operations. Leveraging your experience in cryptographic integration, key management, Cisco ISE, sof tware-defined networking ( SDN ) , firewall configuration, VMWare virtual networking, SolarWinds enterprise monitoring, and optical transport systems, you'll act as a t rus ted technical advisor to mission stakeholders, ensuring engineering rigor, compliance with RMF and NIST 800-53 controls, and sustained operational excellence across sensitive environments.

Advance your career with us as we help modernize and defend the DoD and Intelligence Community's secure network infrastructure, enabling warfighters, analysts, and decision-makers to operate, collaborate, and protect national interests with confidence.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with enterprise network architecture, engineering, and operations support for mission-critical systems within classified and DoD environments
• Experience supporting Operations and Maintenance ( O & M ) engineering activities, including system patching, change control, lifecycle management, and capacity optimization
• Experience developing engineering documentation, network baselines, and standardized deployment processes in alignment with Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) , NIST 800-53, and organizational compliance requirements
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network monitoring infrastructures using tools such as SolarWinds, to ensure system availability, performance visibility, and configuration compliance
• Knowledge of core network protocols and technologies such as TCP / IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, and virtualized environments, including VMware ESXi
• Knowledge of Cisco enterprise technologies, including Cisco ISE, advanced routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, and complex Layer 2 / 3 switching such as VLANs, STP, VTP, and EtherChannel
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network incidents across WAN, LAN, and hybrid environments through advanced root-cause analysis and packet inspection
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in an Information Systems or Computer Engineering field and 8+ years of experience in network engineering, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in network engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading Agile or SAFe engineering teams in secure or hybrid -classified environments
• Experience integrating security platforms such as Splunk, Nessus, Snort, and enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto and Cisco Firepower
• Experience with project and configuration management tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Excel-based engineering trackers
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer, for automated provisioning, configuration, and compliance management
• Knowledge of DoD 8570, RMF, and NIST 800-53 control implementation for network infrastructure
• Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP ) Certification
• Cisco Certified Network Asso cia te ( CCNA ) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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

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Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.