Cloud Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for a Senior Cloud Network Engineer in McLean, Virginia. In this role, you will develop and support customer network infrastructures, use cloud technologies, and optimize security and reliability. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in network engineering, particularly in AWS, and should be capable of troubleshooting complex issues.

The position offers a competitive compensation range between $77,600 and $176,000 annually, along with benefits including professional development and health programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, focusing on AWS.
• Proven experience with general networking concepts including routing and switching.
• Experience using various programming and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support network infrastructures for customers.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and increase network security.
• Utilize cloud technologies for enhanced customer environments.

Skills

Building, deploying, and operating PAN-OS NGFWs in AWS

Networking and network security concepts such as BGP, OSPF, TCP, IP, DNS, MPLS

Programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash

Network monitoring and alerting

Software development life cycle (SDLC)

Routing, switching technologies

Identifying and assessing threats and risks to the network

Change control procedures including ITIL

Obtaining a Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI

Job description

Cloud Network Engineer, Senior

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the company 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 sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need an experienced network engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network Booz Allen customer’s need.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture to support our customer's network infrastructure. You’ll 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. Your knowledgeof network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization.

This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in AWS, Palo Alto Firewalls, Hybrid Connectivity and WAN, Infrastructure-as-Code ( IaC ) , and Zero T rus t Architecture while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and operating PAN-OS NGFWs in AWS leveraging Panorama, and network management tools
• 5+ years of experience with general networking and network security concepts such as BGP, OSPF, TCP, IP, DNS, and MPLS, including AWS networking services and their integration and implementation
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Experience with network monitoring and alerting functions in support of maintaining SLAs and SLOs
• Experience with the sof tware development life cycle ( SDLC ) , including design, development, build, deployment, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance via automation tooling such as Terraform, Python, and GitLab CI for AWS workloads
• Knowledge of routing, switching technologies and hybrid CSP, data center , and interconnect operations and management
• Ability to identify and assess threats and risks to the network
• Ability to follow change control procedures as it pertains to ITIL, Git, and common DevOps platforms such as GitLab and GitHub
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to perform and be a part of a weekly on-call rotation
• Ability to lead Root Cause Analysis ( RCA ) development and communication
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Spe cia lty Certification
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer ( PCNSE ) Certification
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

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.