DoD Network Architect — Zero Trust & SDN Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design and secure DoD-ready networks, aligning with enterprise goals and evolving missions. You will shape architecture, verify interoperability, and guide implementation across secure environments.

You will partner with leadership, translate complex requirements into actionable designs, document policies, and ensure reliable, scalable, and resilient network services to support critical defense systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, deploying, and supporting DoD network architectures.
• 2+ years configuring network segmentation and SDN/SD-WAN.
• 2+ years documenting complex network architectures and Zero Trust implementations.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and improve security.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure DoD network compliance and interoperability.

Skills

Network architecture

Zero Trust

SDN / SD-WAN

ZTNA documentation

Routing protocols (BGP/IS-IS/OSPF)

Leadership collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

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 and secure DoD-ready networks, aligning with enterprise goals and evolving missions. You will shape architecture, verify interoperability, and guide implementation across secure environments.

You will partner with leadership, translate complex requirements into actionable designs, document policies, and ensure reliable, scalable, and resilient network services to support critical defense systems.