DoD Network Architect — Secure, SDN & Zero Trust Expert

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, implement, and support DoD network architectures in hybrid environments. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, SD‑WAN, and advanced routing protocols to meet evolving mission needs.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, document architectures, and ensure secure, scalable network operations while maintaining compliance with DoD guidelines and security standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation or micro segmentation solutions, including Software‑Defined Networking or (SDN) technologies, SD-WAN, container networking, or virtualization platforms.
• 2+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations and detailed documentation of BGP policy behavior, NGFW IDS/IPS configurations, or NAT and SNAT translation flows.
• 2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with senior leadership
• HS diploma or GED

Skills

Zero Trust architectures

SDN / SD-WAN

BGP / IS-IS / OSPF / MPLS

Security architectures

DoD network experience

Clearance: Secret

HS diploma or GED

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

CCNP or JNCP Certification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Versa

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, implement, and support DoD network architectures in hybrid environments. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, SD‑WAN, and advanced routing protocols to meet evolving mission needs.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, document architectures, and ensure secure, scalable network operations while maintaining compliance with DoD guidelines and security standards.