DoD Cisco Network Engineer – Lab Security & Sustainment

Booz Allen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego, CA, seeks a Network Engineer to sustain Cisco-based lab networks for a DoD engineering environment. You will work with engineers to maintain lab systems, perform IAVM activities, apply security updates, upgrade software, and ensure devices meet DoD security requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration, patch coordination, post-upgrade testing, and documentation, with cross-functional collaboration to keep the lab secure and ready for testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years configuring Cisco network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Experience with network device software upgrades and patching.
• Knowledge of VLANs, IP addressing, and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sustainment and operation of Cisco-based lab networks for a DoD environment.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation and post-upgrade validation.
• Apply security updates and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Cisco switches/routers

IP routing

IAVM/STIGs

DoD cybersecurity

Lab maintenance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

DoD IAT Level II

CompTIA Security+ Certification

CCNA Certification

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

STIG Viewer

Cisco ISE

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego, CA, seeks a Network Engineer to sustain Cisco-based lab networks for a DoD engineering environment. You will work with engineers to maintain lab systems, perform IAVM activities, apply security updates, upgrade software, and ensure devices meet DoD security requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration, patch coordination, post-upgrade testing, and documentation, with cross-functional collaboration to keep the lab secure and ready for testing.